Jota is thinking about ending the Saudi Arabian contract.
Al Ittihad has made the decision to keep their £25 million summer signing Jota off the team list until at least the upcoming winter transfer window.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti on X, Jota is now faced with a decision: to wait until January, hoping that the decision made by the club and its manager Nuno Espirito Santo will change, or to initiate talks aimed at terminating his contract and asking for his full salary.
Jota has found himself sidelined by the club, sparking speculation about his possible departure during the winter transfer window.
There were many clubs keen on the player during the summer when it was clear he’d become available. Atalanta, Spurs and Fenerbahce were all credited with interest.
While a return to Celtic would be welcomed by fans who have a deep affinity for the Portuguese star, it seems unlikely given the financial intricacies involved. At Celtic, Jota had made 83 appearances, scoring 28 goals and notching up 26 assists.
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