Celtic are closing in on a everlasting switch to signal Portuguese winger Jota – with a deal anticipated to be accomplished this week.
The 23-year-old has instructed Benfica he needs to stay on the Scottish Premiership champions after initially becoming a member of on mortgage in the summertime.
Jota performed a key half in Celtic’s double-winning aspect – contributing to 27 targets throughout all competitions as Ange Postecoglou’s aspect received the league and League Cup.
Celtic are holding additional talks with Benfica this week, with an option-to-buy clause already agreed at over £6m. Benfica will nonetheless need a vital future sell-on share added to the deal.
What does Jota carry to Celtic?
Sky Sports activities’ Sahil Jaidka
It comes as no shock that Celtic followers are determined for the Portuguese star to hitch the membership on a everlasting deal after such a formidable mortgage spell.
The winger has not solely proven he has an eye fixed for aim however his tempo, ability and motion has been an actual handful for defences to take care of.
To attain 13 targets and likewise make 14 assists throughout all competitions throughout your first season at a brand new membership will give supporters hope there’s much more to return as soon as Jota has a full pre-season below him.
The deadline-day arrival has purchased into Celtic’s method below Postecoglou of being relentless with the ball and with out it, and, if the early indicators are something to go by, the followers have each proper to be excited for what’s to return.
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