Jota in surprise Saudi link as outlet claims 'deal agreed'

The Portuguese winger is being linked with a move to Al-Ittihad

Published 29th Jun 2023

Celtic winger Jota is being linked with a shock move to Saudi Arabia.

Many high-profile players in Europe have already made the switch to the ambitious Saudi Pro League including Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Plenty of other players are being targeted as they look to take the footballing world by storm - and reports suggest Jota could be next in line.

Qatari outlet Al-kass - who boast 1.4million Twitter followers - claim Al-Ittihad have agreed a deal with the Portuguese winger for him to join them.

They say just a 'few minor details' need to be ironed out with Celtic for the deal to be finalised.

Jota would link up with fellow countryman Nuno Espirito Santo who is their manager.

Former Hearts manager Ian Cathro is also on their staff,

The outlet Tweeted: "The Saudi club Al-Ittihad agrees with the Portuguese player Joao Felipe on all terms and details of the contract to join its ranks during the current summer transfer period; And a few minor details remain with his club Celtic."