Jota rekindles his Celtic love story as 'Superstar from Portugal' sees eerily prophetic claim come true

Returning hero Jota is poised to write a new chapter in his Celtic love story as he closes in on a sensational £8.4million move back to Parkhead.

Hoops chiefs are in advanced talks with Rennes over a stunning deal for the winger, who has been frozen out since joining last summer. Jota left Glasgow to join Saudi Arabia side Al-Ittihad in a £25million deal worth a staggering £200,000-a-week in 2023. Less than two years later, the Superstar from Portugal is on his way back for a third of that price in a remarkable piece of business by the Scottish champions.

After packing his bags for a life-changing switch to the Middle East, Jota posted an emotional farewell video on Instagram declaring his love to the green-and-white faithful. It was an iconic message that brought tears to the eyes of every Hoops fan as the Treble-winning idol poured his heart out on a trophy-laden two seasons in Scotland. Now, the 25-year-old is set to return for another rollercoaster ride.

In a heartfelt message, Jota said: "No words will ever express how grateful I am for this ride. Let me tell you something...what a [expletive] ride. I was scared, I had doubts and I didn't know what to expect from something that in the end turned out to be one of the most beautiful stories ever.

"People often ask me what is so special about Celtic and I think there's no straight answer, there's no fair answer for that. The answer lies in such a deep feeling, a sense, an emotion. There is this mystical fog flowing around Celtic Park that induces you to this sense of football edge.

"This football heritage gave us unforgettable moments. And you can't just explain it, you need to feel it, you need to respect it. I'm such a lucky man to have lived two years of full