"Al-Ittihad continues to hunt for European players

Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad are close to signing Celtic striker Jota, according to football insider Fabrizio Romano.

Zota, Getty Images

According to the source, the parties have almost agreed on all the key terms of the deal. The Portuguese striker himself is interested in playing for the Saudi club and is waiting to see the personal terms of the contract. The player's current deal with Celtic runs until the summer of 2027.

Earlier, Karim Benzema and Ngolo Kante joined Al Ittihad.

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