Jota urged to stay at Celtic by John Hartson as Parkhead hero hopes 'no loyalty in football' cynicism is shattered

John Hartson insists Jota owes Celtic and Ange Postecoglou for giving him the platform.

Now he believes a £6.5million capture on a permanent deal would be a return act of faith and loyalty on the part of the Portuguese ace.

And Hartson also reckons the champions-elect could treble their money in the future if they get a long-term agreement over the line now.

The on-loan Benfica attacker has the opportunity to stay in Glasgow in the long-term.

Celtic are keen to keep the 23-year-old and a deal is understood to be close.

Hartson knows Jota has done the business for the club since his arrival but he’s also aware of the opportunity which was afforded to him by the Hoops.

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The new Parkhead hero has developed on a huge stage having come from the fringes of the set-up with the Lisbon giants.

Former Celtic striker Hartson said: “He’s been a great loan signing, hasn’t he? And it would be nice because I know there is not a lot of loyalty in football these days.

“Players come and go, players let contracts run down and these things happen.

“But Jota was very much an unknown quantity at Benfica a year ago now and Ange has given him a level and a platform to come and play at a global club like Celtic.

“To