Jota swaps Celtic for Al-Ittihad as Portuguese winger becomes latest name to make Saudi Arabia move
Jota bagged 27 goals during his two-year spell in the Scottish Premiership.
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Celtic have confirmed Portuguese winger Jota has left the Scottish champions to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. </p>
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The 24-year-old makes the permanent switch following two years in Glasgow, having spent one season on loan from Benfica before signing a permanent contract. </p>
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Jota helped Celtic to two league titles during his time with the club, scoring 27 goals over a two-year spell in all competitions. </p>
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He follows a number of high-profile players in joining the Saudi Pro League and becomes Al-Ittihad's third signing of the summer after former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and ex-Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante signed for the club. </p>
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After the signing, Celtic wrote on the club website: "In his time in the Hoops, Jota won two league titles as well as picking up winner's medals in both the Scottish and League Cups. </p>
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"Everyone at Celtic Football Club wishes Jota success in his future career." </p>
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