Jota makes Celtic return as Furuhashi heads for exit

Celtic have secured Jota on a five-and-a-half-year contract after persuading the Portuguese winger to return to Glasgow.

The 25-year-old has completed his move from Rennes 18 months after leaving Celtic in a reported £25m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.

The former Benfica player scored 28 goals in two seasons with Celtic.

Jota told Celtic TV: "It's very nostalgic for me because it was such an amazing feeling and all the moments that I felt through my two seasons here, and I'm just delighted to be back. I'm really excited and I just can't wait to start.

"The best thing in Glasgow, besides Celtic obviously, is the people and I feel like I need a place with soul, where I feel at home. This is definitely something I was looking for, and I think there is no better match than Celtic.

"The last year-and-a-half has had its ups and downs, but that's life and that's how football is. Now I just can't wait to work hard, to get along with the lads again and just to flow."

Jota has arrived after Celtic agreed a deal to sell Kyogo Furuhashi to Rennes.

The Japan striker left for France last Thursday and Rennes had hoped to include him in their squad to face Monaco at the weekend but the transfer is yet to be confirmed.

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