Jota faces Ittihad 'EXCLUSION' as Celtic hero in 11th hour transfer turmoil amid fans fury
dailyrecord.co.ukJota faces being EXCLUDED from the squad list of Al-Ittihad, leaving the former Celtic man in transfer turmoil, according to reports.The Portuguese wingers had had a torrid time in his first two months in Saudi Arabia after sealing an eye-watering £25million move away from Glasgow to Jeddah.
Jota was met by world beating stars Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante on his arrival, but there has been little game for the 24-year-old under Nuno Espirito Santo and with a limit on the number of European players that can be registered for the Pro League champions, it appears Jota's exit could be closer than ever.Some reports in Saudi suggested he could become a free agent last month, but with the transfer window in the Middle East closing on Thursday and Ittihad securing the signing of Real Betis man Luiz Felipe, it appears Jota is to be left out in the cold.
Further reports in Jeddah claim that the winger WON'T be listed among the Ittihad professional squad under the 'new system' in place.It has sparked a furious reaction from the Tigers fans who can't believe a decision would be taken on the former Benfica man, who cost them £25million, so soon.
One wrote: "30 million euros, five bench matches, and then an exclusion. A deal worth stopping a lot at and reviewing its details," while another wrote: "Even Jota, why does he come out?
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