John Hartson knows why players come to Celtic and end up smooching the badge.
The big Welshman fell head over heels for the Hoops during his time in Glasgow and he’s convinced departed star Jota felt exactly the same way. Hartson’s heart was well in Glasgow but he holds his hands up and admits if the kind of offer came in like the one the Portuguese winger has just signed in Saudi Arabia, he’d also be kissing the place goodbye.
Jota has taken stick from some quarters for joining Al-Ittihad on a £25million deal worth up to £200,000 per week. But Hartson has refused to join the queue of critics labelling the wide man a mercenary. There are some deals that are just too good to turn down – even if leaving does tug at the heart strings. Hartson told MailSport: “I know Celtic has so much sentimental value. It’s a great club and you’re idolised.
