Jota's move from Celtic to Al-Ittihad is 'imminent', according to top transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
The 24-year-old Portuguese has reportedly already had discussions with fellow countryman and Al-Ittihad manager Nuno Espírito Santo, with the deal expected to be completed next week. It comes after Romano announced that Jota had 'agreed' personal terms with the Saudi Pro-League club as he's set to put pen to paper on a life changing deal.
Jota is set to net Celtic a huge transfer fee with the deal reportedly worth £25million plus add ons. Jota's former club Benfica are due a 30 per cent slice of that, with a transfer sell-on clause included in Celtic's original deal. Expert Romano said: "Understand Al Ittihad coach Nuno has already spoken to Jota about his transfer considered imminent and set to be completed next week. Fee gonna be around €30m, discussions ongoing."
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Brendan Rodgers could be handed a healthy boost to his summer transfer spend as he looks to sign a replacement for the mercurial winger. Jota proved vital last season in Celtic's treble triumph. The attacker netted 15 goals and set up 12 as he the Hoops pulled off a stunning domestic clean sweep.
The number 17 become a favourite amongst the Hoops faithful with classy goals against rivals Rangers included in his haul. Ange Postecoglou secured the services after an impressive loan season from Benfica as Jota helped the Australian boss onto a double in his first year in charge. Jota now joins Postecoglou through the exit door after a trophy laden spell in Glasgow.
