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Aidan Smith

Jota sends Postecoglou Celtic transfer fears into overdrive with 'graduation' post

Jota has sent Celtic fan fears into overdrive with a "graduation" post on his Instagram.

The Hoops winger shared a photo from the weekend as Ange Postecoglou guided his side to a historic treble.

Jota scored against Inverness in the Scottish Cup final and his caption read: "The Class of 22/23 have successfully graduated 🎓Been an absolute pleasure, thanks to everyone! 🤍"

Since the weekend's result, manager Postecoglou has all but completed a move to Spurs as he looks set for his next step in management.

And now Celtic fans are fearing that the Aussie could take some of his star players with him.

Worried supporters responded to Jota's post on Instagram. One said: "Where the f*** do you think you’re going?"

Another posted: "Where do think your going Jota???"

A third commented: "Don’t you be getting any ideas."

And a fourth added: "Please don’t leave I love you."

Tottenham are expected to announce Ange Postecoglou as their new manager after reports on Monday claimed the Celtic boss has agreed a two-year deal.

The 57-year-old Australian’s pending appointment will end Spurs’ long search for a permanent replacement for Antonio Conte, who they sacked in March.

Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason had respective spells in temporary charge as the London club failed to qualify for European football next season for the first time since 2009-10.

Postecoglou told Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond on Saturday night of his decision to leave the Glasgow club and has now agreed a deal in principle with Spurs, with the option to extend.

Former Australia head coach Postecoglou admitted on Saturday, after Celtic’s Scottish FA Cup final win over Inverness had secured them the domestic treble, that his celebrations would soon be disrupted.

Neither club have commented but reports claim an announcement will be made when the finer details of the contract have been finalised.

When repeatedly pressed on his future after Celtic’s 3-1 Hampden win over Inverness on Saturday, Postecoglou said: “I anticipate enjoying this moment for the next 24-48 hours, as long as I can, before someone drags me away and takes my attention away from enjoying something that’s been hard-earned.

“The reality is, there’s probably players in that dressing room who won’t be here next year. That’s the nature of football.”

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