Portuguese winger Jota has returned to Celtic for a fee of £9 million from Rennes. The move comes after a challenging 18 months in the Saudi Pro League and a less successful stint in France. Jota is eager to rekindle his magic at Parkhead where he previously scored 28 goals and provided 26 assists in 83 appearances.
Jota has completed a sensational return to Celtic , signing for a £9 million fee from Rennes . Celtic fans had been eagerly anticipating the Portuguese star's return after spotting him earlier on Monday. The move had been widely rumored. In a separate deal, talismanic forward Kyogo is set to join Jota 's former club, a move delayed while Celtic pursued the winger's return.
The 25-year-old winger only left Parkhead for Al-Ittihad in a £25 million deal in the summer of 2023 shortly after Brendan Rodgers' second tenure with the champions began. However, he finds himself back in Glasgow after a challenging 18 months. He was at Celtic Park on Saturday finalizing the details of his blockbuster return.Jota struggled to make an impact in the Saudi Pro League and returned to Europe last summer to join Rennes. Unfortunately, he fared little better in France and, after falling out of favor under new manager Jorge Sampaoli, a path back to Celtic opened up. The former Portugal youth international shone at Parkhead with 28 goals and 26 assists in 83 appearances across all competitions during his initial spell with the club and is eager to replicate that success. He stated, 'It’s very nostalgic for me because it was such an amazing feeling and all the moments that I felt through my two seasons here, and I’m just delighted to be back. I’m really excited and I just can’t wait to start. “The best thing in Glasgow, besides Celtic obviously, is the people and I feel like I need a place with soul, where I feel at home. This is definitely something I was looking for, and I think there is no better match than Celtic. “I’m so excited. The last year-and-a-half has had its ups and downs, but that’s life and that’s how football is. Now I just can’t wait to work hard, to get along with the lads again and just to flow.' He further revealed the crucial role Rodgers played in his return, stating: “The manager was crucial in me coming here because he told me what he wanted from day one. We had really good discussions and we were very honest and, in the end, we believed in each other. “Times have changed with new team-mates and a new coach but the idea and the path that Celtic always aims for is to go forward and it’s here, it’s part of the DNA. I just want to come and help as much as I can and to contribute to the team and achieve big things, just like in the past. “The aim is to win matches and give joy to the fans, and in the end it’s about winning titles and that’s what we are here to do.
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