Jota leaves Celtic to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad

Celtic have confirmed Portuguese winger Jota has left the Scottish champions to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.

The 24-year-old makes the everlasting change following two years in Glasgow, having spent one season on mortgage from Benfica earlier than signing a everlasting contract.

Jota helped Celtic to two league titles throughout his time with the membership, scoring 27 objectives over a two-year spell in all competitions.

He follows quite a few high-profile gamers in becoming a member of the Saudi Pro League and turns into Al-Ittihad’s third signing of the summer time after former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and ex-Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante signed for the membership.

After the signing, Celtic wrote on the membership web site: “In his time within the Hoops, Jota gained two league titles in addition to choosing up winner’s medals in each the Scottish and League Cups.

“Everyone at Celtic Football Club wishes Jota success in his future career.”