In a recent development, it is being claimed tonight that Jota’s Celtic contract will see a significant increase, from £35k to £45k, if the club rejects a bid of £25m or more. This clause, as reported by RecordSport, highlights the financial implications of Celtic’s decision-making regarding the talented Portuguese winger.
While Jota’s personal terms with Al-Ittihad pose no hindrance, Celtic will only sell the player if the Saudi club meets their valuation, which, up to this point, has not occurred. The Celtic board had not anticipated Jota’s departure, as they were content with his contract situation and believed that no other club would match their valuation of the winger.
However, football is a fast-changing landscape, and with former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito now leading the Saudi club, Jota has been earmarked for a crucial role in their setup.
This unexpected turn of events has left supporters initially shocked, considering Jota’s immense contribution during Ange Postecoglou’s tenure as manager. He has become a fan favourite, and many were taken aback by the possibility of his departure this summer.
As news of the potential financial gains from the move circulates, more people find it easier to comprehend Jota’s perspective. Some individuals have questioned his ambitions, but at the age of 24, he has the opportunity to set his family up for life playing in Saudi for the next two or three years and subsequently return to European football, potentially in one of the top-five leagues.
In such situations, it is essential to adopt a pragmatic view. When Jota was struggling at Benfica, he could only dream of the financial rewards that are now being presented to him.
