Celtic step up plans for Jota return
Celtic are reportedly stepping up their attempts to bring Portuguese winger Jota back to Parkhead. The 26-year-old had a successful loan spell at Celtic in the 2021-22 season, scoring crucial goals on the way to a title and a League Cup, before joining Celtic permanently and then moving to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Reports suggest Celtic are exploring options to lure him back, though the financial demands of a deal in the Saudi market remain a significant hurdle. The story originates from a BBC Sport gossip column and is yet to be confirmed by either club.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukA Jota return to Celtic would be a notable statement of intent from the Scottish champions, adding a familiar and popular attacking option to a squad already chasing domestic dominance. Having previously delivered decisive moments in Celtic's title run, Jota knows the club, the league and the expectations. The key question is whether Celtic can structure a deal that works financially given his current contract in Saudi Arabia. If completed, it would strengthen their wide options heading into a new campaign; if not, it remains a reminder of how the Saudi Pro League's financial muscle continues to shape transfer markets across Europe.
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