Jota made a name for himself at Celtic last season with his smart play - something that's been evident in his attacking arsenal since he was a teenager at Benfica.
The 23-year-old winger scored 13 goals with 14 assists during a loan stint at Parkhead last term and has now put pen to paper on a permanent deal until 2027. He was part of the Benfica youth team which reached the 2017 UEFA Youth League final, scoring twice in a 4-2 semi-final win against Real Madrid.
His U19s coach Joao Tralhao knew he had a special player on his hands as he watched him fly past Achraf Hakimi, now at French champions PSG. He says it's no surprise that the qualities present that day have translated into his Celtic career, telling the Athletic: “Jota was very different. When he arrived in the under-19s, he was only 16 years old. When you are the younger player, sometimes you are a little shy or don’t do so much.
