In-demand Jota looks set to seal his Celtic departure for cash-rich Al-Ittihad in the coming days - marking a sudden change in mandate for the Parkhead star.
The winger has turned heads since making an initial loan switch to the Scottish Premiership from Benfica in 2021 before making the move permanent last summer - as he laid out his goals for a second season at Parkhead and credited the lure of Champions League football as vital in the deal. Brendan Rodgers has set a focus on making a mark in European football next term following his return to the Celtic dugout - but will not have the Portuguese in his frontline for the push next term.
Despite his dreams of Europe's elite competition being a key factor in the initial deal, a life-changing wage boost to the tune of around £200k per week as the big-spending Saudi Arabian club appears to have shifted the mandate for Jota. Celtic are close to banking a £25m deal, while the 24-year-old will line up alongside Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante next season.
