Can Jota play for Celtic against Aston Villa? UEFA rules explained ahead of Champions League blockbuster
dailyrecord.co.ukIt might've taken longer than expected, but Celtic have welcomed a former hero back to Parkhead.All eyes have been on Kieran Tierney's imminent return to his boyhood club since the start of the month, but Jota beat the Scotland international to become Brendan Rodgers' first addition of the January window.
He has inked a five-and-a-half year deal at Celtic Park, costing around £9m - a fraction of the £25m the Hoops received when he was sold to Saudi Arabia less than two years ago.
And Jota's arrival comes just days before a vital Champions League clash with Aston Villa.But Celtic supporters will have to wait a little longer to see their new man back in action, because he can't be registered in time to feature in the Battle of Britain showdown on January 29.
That's because UEFA rules state that a player has to be registered in their original squad to feature in the league stage of the competition.But there is some good news.
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