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Celtic: Hoops backed to complete permanent Jota signing
Celtic will do all they can to complete the permanent signing of loan hero Jota this summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
The Lowdown: Jota shines for Celtic
The 23-year-old arrived at Parkhead on loan from Benfica last summer with an option to buy, with Ange Postecoglou seeing him as someone who could add firepower to his squad.
Jota has done just that, scoring nine goals and registering 10 assists in the Premiership, doing his bit in their relentless title charge.
While the attacker is set to return to Benfica at the end of the season, Celtic appear very keen to sign him outright.
The Latest: Journalist talks up permanent Jota move
Speaking to GiveMeSport, O’Rourke claimed that a permanent move for Jota is one of the Hoops’ main transfer priorities this summer. He outlined:
“Obviously they have got that option to buy in there, so the fee is all agreed, Celtic just need to stump it up and I’m sure personal terms won’t be an issue.
“Postecoglou will be calling on the Celtic hierarchy to get this deal done so he can start preparing for next season with Jota in his plans.”
The Verdict: No-brainer for Celtic
Some loan signings can be good but ultimately not worth making permanent, but Jota looks like a superb long-term option for Postecoglou, with the 56-year-old describing him as ‘unbelievable’ earlier in the season.
He has brought so much quality and output from his wide attacking role, and at 23, he should only improve even more as a player in the coming years.
For that reason, the idea of him signing permanently for Celtic is hugely exciting, and we also know that he can cut it in the Scottish top flight. The main factor now is whether or not Benfica are willing to part ways with him completely.
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