Jota completes return move to Celtic

Jota has completed his sensational return to Celtic.

The winger has joined from Rennes for a fee of around £8.4million, with Kyogo set to move in the other direction for around £10million.

The Portuguese left Celtic 18 months ago in a £25m move to Al-Ittihad, but did not last long in Saudi Arabia.

He moved the Ligue 1 in the summer of 2024, scoring once in 10 appearances.

The 25-year-old first signed for the Parkhead side in 2021 on loan, before making his move permanent the following summer.

He made 83 appearances in green and white, scoring 28 times, and won five trophies.

Speaking Celtic TV, Jota said: “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."

Celtic are believed to still be in the market for a striker.

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