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Aidan Smith

Jota's Celtic transfer negotiations latest as personal details hitch causes announcement delay

Jota's Celtic transfer negotiations latest as personal details hitch causes announcement delay

CELTIC fans were delighted this week after the club announced the capture of Cameron Carter-Vickers on a permanent contract.

The American was secured from Tottenham after a successful loan period last term and he was key as Ange Postecoglou's side lifted the Premiership trophy.

Another loanee who was influential was winger Jota, who was loaned out from Benfica.

Hoops fans are still awaiting details on the 

Hoops supporters are still waiting on an announcement regarding the 23-year-old, but it is understood the club are confident in getting a deal over the line.

Reports today from Portuguese outlet Record, say that personal details of the contract are currently a stumbling block.

Jota provided 13 goals and 14 assists in 40 appearances in all competitions.

Celtic included an option to buy the Benfica forward for a predetermined fee - believed to be around £6.5million - in the arrangement to bring the 23-year-old to Scotland last summer.

Speaking after penning  his permanent Celtic deal, Carter-Vickers said: “I am so pleased to complete my move to Celtic and I really could not be happier.

“I have loved every minute of my time at Celtic so far and I really wanted to be part of the club’s future.

“We have so much to look forward to, we will aim to be strong again domestically and of course we look ahead with real excitement to the Champions League.”

Manager Postecoglou added: “I am absolutely delighted that the club has completed the signing of Cameron on a permanent basis.

“This is a major acquisition for Celtic, really positive news for us and everyone at the club has worked so hard to make this happen.

“Cameron has given everything of himself to the club so far, demonstrating his real value to the team and to the way we play. He was vital to our success during the season, such a hard working player of real quality and he was an absolute model of consistency.

“He is a great guy, hugely popular and we are delighted that he sees his future with us.”

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