Jota’s move from Saudi Arabia to West Ham has fallen through, despite reports suggesting that everything had been agreed.
The winger, who had been set to join David Moyes’ side in the Premier League, will now continue his football career in the Middle East. [SunSport]
Initial reports from Saudi Arabia had indicated that Jota agreed to a significant move to West Ham. His high salary demands and complex tax implications did create stumbling blocks.
Marcelo Gallardo, the manager of Al-Ittihad, included Jota in his latest squad for the Saudi Pro League. This inclusion effectively ends any speculation about a transfer to West Ham.
He’ll be hoping for a change in fortunes, with his first six months away from Celtic not working out. Some wishful Celtic fans had been hoping that he could make a return to the club, but this was never on the cards after his summer exit.
As things stand, he’ll stay in Saudi until at least the summer.
