"I think Jota is an absolutely smashing signing and Kyogo going out, it's like replacing a Ferrari with a Lamborghini. It's an absolutely phenomenal signing," he told the Scottish Football Podcast.

Celtic have secured Jota on a five-and-a-half-year contract after he swapped places with Kyogo Furuhashi. The 25-year-old has completed his move from Rennes 18 months after leaving Celtic in a reported £25million move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.

The Saudi Pro League has been a top destination for top players since Cristiano Ronaldo joined in 2023. Neymar and other players regretted joining the league.

Celtic has signed striker Jota from Rennes in time for the Champions League knockout phase. The deal on Monday brings him back to Scotland for about one third of the fee Celtic got selling him to Saudi Arabia 18 months ago.

New Celtic signing Jota has addressed suggestions the riches he banked during his time in Saudi Arabia may have dulled his sporting ambitions.

Aston Villa are set to accept a £59m bid for star striker. With Ronaldo pushing for the move, should the young striker take the offer?

The Superstar from Portugal was unveiled at Celtic Park yesterday afternoon, after signing a five-and-a-half year deal with the club to complete a remarkable return to Glasgow’s East End, and there could be some confusion over the amount paid for his services.

Kyogo Furuhashi has left Celtic for Rennes, but who will replace the striker up front as Jota returns to the Scottish champions from the French club?

The Saudi Pro League has been a top destination for top players since Cristiano Ronaldo joined in 2023. Neymar and other players regretted joining the league.

Aston Villa are set to accept a £59m bid for star striker. With Ronaldo pushing for the move, should the young striker take the offer?

He helped Celtic secure the treble in 2022-23 and scored 28 goals in 83 appearances before leaving for Saudi Arabia. Jota, who played 19 times for Al-Ittihad and 10 for Rennes, described his ...