Heading: What Does the Potential Move of Jota Mean for Celtic, the Player, and the Game?
The potential move of Celtic’s Jota to Al-Ittihad in Jeddah has been heavily linked in recent weeks. The 24-year-old winger has had two successful seasons with the Scottish club, and his potential move to Saudi Arabia has caused a stir. What does this mean for the player, Celtic, and the landscape of the game?
Heading: Is Saudi Arabia the New Go-To Destination?
Former Celtic forward Simon Donnelly is stunned by the potential move and highlights how Jota would be different from players like Benzema, Kante, and Ronaldo by moving to Saudi Arabia nearer the start of his career than the end. He believes that the money being offered is life-changing and that if Celtic are getting the money that is being quoted, then it is good business for them. Donnelly also questions if Saudi Arabia will become the go-to destination for footballers in the future.
Heading: Jota Would Be Bucking the Trend
Jota’s potential move would be bucking the trend of Calvin Bassey, Odsonne Edouard, and Nathan Patterson by leaving Glasgow for a non-European club. Former Scotland midfielder Leanne Crichton believes that Jota could still earn a handsome wage with a move to England, but that he has a lot to prove and could showcase his talent in a different way in European football.
Heading: Aiden McGeady’s Opinion
Aiden McGeady, who left Celtic in 2010 to join Spartak Moscow, believes that Jota probably doesn’t have any real loyalty to Celtic and that it is a short career. He believes that if Jota is good enough, then the money will come to him eventually and that he is very young to be taking this step. McGeady suggests that Jota should stay at Celtic for another couple of years and then try his luck in the Premier League or somewhere else.
Heading: Conclusion
The potential move of Jota to Saudi Arabia has caused a stir in the football world. It would be bucking the trend of players leaving Glasgow for a non-European club and could mean big things for the player, Celtic, and the landscape of the game. Aiden McGeady believes that if Jota is good enough, then the money will come to him eventually and suggests that he should stay at Celtic for another couple of years before trying his luck elsewhere. Only time will tell what this potential move means for all involved.