Fabrizio Romano’s 1.55am Jota update
Fabrizio Romao has revealed that Jota’s personal terms have been agreed in full for his transfer to Al Ittihad.
For some it might seem that the transfer is being done back to front with Celtic having to give permission for the player to discuss terms but agent Jorge Mendes is involved at every level.
Al Ittihad may not have spoken directly to Jota but they can discuss matters with his agent to ensure that the player is interested in moving to the Saudi League and what sort of terms he is looking for.
Understand Al Ittihad have reached full agreement on personal terms with Celtic star Jota. He has accepted the contract proposal. ???? #AlIttihad
Negotiations underway between clubs on the fee — Benfica had sell-on clause.
He’d join Benzema and Kanté — if all goes to plan. pic.twitter.com/qeYM75xF7H
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 1, 2023
Almost all of the pieces for the transfer are in place with Celtic having to obtain the best possible terms which is likely to involve a full up front payment rather than getting the fee paid in instalments.
It was expected that Celtic would lose players this summer but the suddenness of Jota’s deal and his destination has come as a shock.
Although Brendan Rodgers is inheriting a squad with a variety of wide players none of them have the all round game that Jota brings- highlighted by scoring in three of last season’s six Glasgow Derbies.