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David Irvine

Celtic must sign Jota, he brings 'different side' to Postecoglou's team, insists Parkhead hero

Celtic must sign Jota, he brings 'different side' to Postecoglou's team, insists Parkhead hero

FOR Stiliyan Petrov it's an absolute must that Celtic sign Jota.

The former Parkhead star reckons Ange Postecoglou has to sign the winger on a permanent deal this summer.

Jota, 23, quickly made himself a fan-favourite at Celtic after his loan move from Benfica last summer.

And fans are desperate to see the Portugese winger join on a full-time basis with Celtic holding the option to buy Jota for £6.4million.

It's understood Jota will sign for Celtic in the coming days after the move was paused while the player took time out to holiday in the off-season.

However, Petrov reckons the sooner it's finalised the better as he insisted Jota gives Celtic a different edge to the team.

He told Sky Sports: “They have to, they have to (sign Jota). He was an important player last season, and he’s a huge favourite with the fans.

"I believe that they will get it over the line and he will be a part of that team again, because the excitement he brings into the team is different.

“He brings a different side when he plays to Celtic’s view altogether.

"So, it seems like they are going to get it over (the line). But it seems like it’s not done yet.”

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