Benfica winger Jota signs permanent contract with Scottish champions Celtic

GLASGOW: Celtic FC have announced the permanent signing of Portuguese star Jota on a five-year-deal from Benfica.

Celtic had been waiting for the player to arrive back from holiday to finalise personal terms and Jota was at Celtic Park on Thursday to commit his future to the Scottish champions. The 23-year-old had already told Benfica he wished to remain at Celtic after initially joining on loan in the summer.

The winger enjoyed an impressive first season at Celtic, scoring 13 goals and providing 14 assists in 40 appearances to help the club win the Scottish Premiership title and League Cup in manager Ange Postecoglou's first season in charge. IANS

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