Celtic star Odsonne Edouard has missed out on a place in the French National teams Olympic side, which will head to Tokyo to compete this summer.
The 24-year old was heavily expected to make the cut for the squad that will travel to Japan. However, it was confirmed this afternoon that he has missed out.
France @ the Olympics:
GK: P.Bernardoni, G.Larsonneur
DEF: B.Badiashile, A.Caci, P.Kalulu, C.Michelin, W.Saliba, M.Sarr
MID: E.Camavinga, M.Caqueret, J.Ikoné, T.Savanier, F.Thauvin, L.Tousart
ATT: A-P.Gignac, A.Gouiri, R.Kolo Muani, A.Nordin
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) June 25, 2021
Despite the French senior side currently playing in Euro 2020, they have managed to name a side filled with some familiar names such as Eduardo Camavinga and Florian Thauvin who are well regarded across the globe, plying their trade in Ligue 1 last season.
Edouard has been a key player for the French under-21s side in the last few years, featuring for them this summer as they had an early exit in the European Championships.
Now, with him missing out on a place, he will return earlier than expected to the club.
Of course, there is still a lot of speculation surrounding his future, and it remains highly likely he will depart as he enters the final year of his contract.
As confirmed by Ange Postecoglou, though, Edouard is still to hold talks with the new manager around what his next move might be.
