Jota is leaving Celtic for the money and can kiss goodbye to top level career - Hotline

Saudi Arabia's moneybags bid to take over football has struck Scotland with Al-Ittihad’s move for Celtic ace Jota. A £20m-plus offer could be as tempting for the Hoops as the personal windfall thrown at the player himself if he decides to join the likes of Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante in the Saudi Pro League.

Jota’s got a big decision to make. But not all Hotline callers appear to be understanding. Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “Jota looks like leaving to play in a league full of players topping up their pensions. At least most of those players have seen it and done it all before they made that move. He's given up any chance of playing at the highest level, at 24, not for ambition, but for money. What a shame.”

Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: “Sadly it's all about money, get as much as you can while you can. Loyalty is a meaningless word to players nowadays.

"Of course people will say why not take as much as you can get from mega rich EPL and Saudi Arabia clubs? They've got a money pit. Maybe they should look at 75-year-old Roy Hodgson who saved Crystal Palace twice from relegation and he’s back again. It’s not for the money, he's there for the love of his boyhood club, that's how it used to be once upon a time love of your club, money came second.”

Right on cue though, Neil Renton, Leith, argued: “I’m looking forward to Celtic fans moaning about Jota leaving for money. It’s what Celtic have been doing to Scottish clubs for years, taking all the best talent and paying more than the players are getting. Funny now the shoe is on the other foot.”

But Eddie Easson, Ballingry, was understanding, saying: “Like most Celtic supporters I will be sad to see Jota leave if he goes. Let's get into the real