'Absolutely brilliant' player is now open to joining Celtic; Hoops already in negotiations

On-loan Celtic winger Jota is reportedly focused on kicking on at Parkhead, further suggesting that he will sign a permanent deal this summer.

The Hoops won the Scottish Premiership title earlier this month, following a memorable first season with Ange Postecoglou in charge.

Jota was undoubtedly a key player throughout the campaign, picking up 15 goal contributions (seven goals and eight assists) in the league and being hailed as ‘absolutely brilliant’ by Marvin Bartley.

The Portuguese starlet is only on loan from Benfica currently, however, and the hope is that he stays for good this summer.

According to A Bola [via Sport Witness], Jota has gone on holiday ‘with the conviction’ that he will ‘continue to shine’ at Parkhead moving forward.

He is thought to have a ‘very happy relationship’ with Celtic in general, with the report even describing it as a ‘marriage’ which he will say ‘yes’ to.

Contract terms are already being negotiated, claims the report, with Celtic informing Benfica they will trigger the buy option.

This is a hugely positive update from a Celtic perspective, with Jota such a talented attacking player who could potentially be a future icon at the club.

At 23, he has so many years ahead of him and he has shown in his short time with the Hoops what a devastating wide player he can be in the Scottish Premiership.

Jota will surely be licking his lips at the prospect of playing in the Champions League next season, too, which is surely another big reason why he looks ready to sign permanently.

In other news, Kieran Devlin has dropped a key Celtic transfer claim. Read more here.

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