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Alan Galindo

Jota Celtic transfer exit to Al-Ittihad confirmed as Hoops bank huge fee from Saudi Pro League side

Jota has completed his mega money move to Al-Ittihad from Celtic.

The Hoops attacker is the latest big name to make the move to the Saudi Pro League as he teams up with superstars Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante at his new club under the watchful eye of countryman Nuno Espirito Santo and his No2 in the shape of one-time Hearts manager Ian Cathro..

The 24-year-old was snapped up two seasons ago by former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou on a season-long loan from Benfica. After quickly impressing and becoming a fans' favourite the Scottish champions made his permanent purchase a priority shelling out £6.5million to retain his services. Just 12 months later he's off for a big money fee that has been reported to be in the similar bracket to that of Kieran Tierney to Arsenal back in 2019 - with his former club entitled to a percentage due to a sell-on agreement.

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