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Josip Juranovic sends Jota three word Celtic exit message ahead of starting Al-Ittihad journey

Josip Juranovic has sent Jota a three word message after sealing his move to Al-Ittihad.

Celtic banked a big money fee for the winger as he becomes the latest name to move to the Saudi Pro League to team up with Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante under the watchful eye of countryman Nuno Espirito Santo and former Hearts boss Ian Cathro.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the first global superstar to make the move to the Middle East and a host of big names have followed this summer. Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has just accepted a dugout role with Al-Ettifaq and has already been linked with an Ibrox raid with Scott Wright reported to be on a list of names he is keen on snapping up.

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Ange Postecoglou snapped up Jota and Juranovic for Celtic during his time in charge at Parkhead with the 57-year-old now in the English Premier League with Tottenham. The former Legia Warsaw man - now at Union Berlin - departed the Hoops after 18 months with Jota completing two full seasons, one of those on loan from Benfica.

His record last season stood at an impressive 15 goals and 12 assists in all competitions as Celtic secured a Treble success. He had what he describes as 'one of the best moments of my life' when he netted in the Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Brendan Rodgers is the new man in charge at Celtic Park and he has been handed a major boost with Kyogo Furuhashi penning his long-term future to the club quickly on the back of Jota's exit from the Scottish champions.

Taking to Instagram to congratulate his former colleague and pal, Juranovic shared a picture of the pair celebrating a goal with the caption: "Good luck mate! @jotafilipe_7."

The Croatia international has impressed since his move to the Bundesliga and will get a crack at Europe's top table with his new side after an impressive fourth place finish in Germany's top flight.

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