RANGERS PLAYMAKER HAS SIGNED A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT TO EXTEND HIS STAY

Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce that Jota has returned to Paradise, the Portuguese winger signing a five-and-a-half-year contract, subject to international clearance, which will see him remain at the club until June 2030.

The 25-year-old joins from French side, Rennes, where he has spent the past six months following time in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad.

It is Jota’s second spell with Celtic, having initially joined the Hoops from Benfica back in 2021, on a season-long loan.

That first year proved to be a great success, with Jota playing his part in helping the club win the Scottish Premiership title and the League Cup.

And after making his move to Celtic a permanent one, he was an integral part of the squad which won the Treble in 2022/23.

In total, he scored 28 goals in 83 appearances for the Hoops and now he has returned to Celtic, joining Brendan Rodgers’ squad in the midst of what is already a very positive season.

The player himself is absolutely delighted to be back at Paradise.

Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV after signing for the club, Jota said: “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.

“I’m so excited. 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.”