Tottenham Hotspur, under the direction of Ange Postecoglou, is looking for reinforcements to strengthen its attack, and one of the names that has emerged on its radar is that of the Portuguese winger Jota, 24, currently in the ranks of Al- Ittihad.
According to a report from the Daily Mirror, Tottenham’s interest in Jota is due to the player’s previous relationship with Postecoglou. The Australian coach worked with the winger during his time at Celtic and would be interested in reuniting with him in north London.
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Jota, whose rise began through Benfica’s youth ranks, joined Celtic in the summer of 2021. He initially joined the Scottish club on a season-long loan before the transfer was made permanent the following summer.
During his time at Celtic, the 24-year-old played a prominent role and contributed to the club’s success, helping them win several titles. His performances did not go unnoticed, which generated interest from several European clubs.
However, Jota eventually joined Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League for a fee of £25 million. Despite expectations of a major role, the Portuguese winger has struggled to adapt to the new environment, which has sparked interest from Tottenham.
Al-Ittihad, who already had eight foreign players in their squad, signed nine, leaving Jota out of their league plans. Although he can still participate in continental competitions, the 24-year-old has expressed his desire to leave the club.
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham’s coach, is interested in having Jota. The manager believes the Portuguese winger could be a valuable addition to his squad, especially after Ivan Perisic’s injury, which will leave a void in the squad.
In need of a reliable man on the left wing, Tottenham see Jota as a possible candidate to fill that position. The January transfer window could decide the fate of the 24-year-old and whether he eventually joins the Spurs ranks as they seek to strengthen their offense.
2023-09-25 21:31:41
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