Jota is delighted to have secured an emotional return to Celtic, explaining how the transfer feels 'nostalgic' and that Brendan Rodgers played a key role in making it happen.
The winger has completed a move back to Parkhead from French Ligue 1 side Rennes this afternoon, penning a five-and-a-half-year deal in Glasgow's east end.
He made 83 appearances in green and white during his previous two-year spell spell, in which he contributed to 54 goals and won five trophies, including a treble under previous manager Ange Postecoglou.
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Jota returns to Celtic with Brendan Rodgers now at the helm and described the current boss as key to his move: "The manager was crucial in me coming here because he told me what he wanted from day one," he told celticfc.com.
"We had really good discussions and we were very honest and, in the end, we believed in each other.
“For me, that’s the most important thing – someone who believes in me and someone that I believe in. And I think it’s a really exciting time to be working with someone who has achieved so much and who is giving so much joy and happiness to the Celtic family.
“Times have changed with new team-mates and a new coach but the idea and the path that Celtic always aims for is to go forward and it’s here, it’s part of the DNA.
“I just want to come and help as much as I can and to contribute to the team and achieve big things, just like in the past.
“The aim is to win matches and give joy to the fans, and in the end it’s about winning titles and that’s what we are here to do.”
Jota won't be able to play in Celtic's UEFA Champions League showdown against Aston Villa on Wednesday evening but could make his second debut this Sunday against Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
He will look to pick up where he left off in Glasgow and regain his status as a hero and undoubted fan-favourite.
The flamboyant attacker was 'delighted' to get the deal done: "It’s very nostalgic for me because it was such an amazing feeling and all the moments that I felt through my two seasons here, and I’m just delighted to be back," he said.
"I’m really excited and I just can’t wait to start.
“The best thing in Glasgow, besides Celtic obviously, is the people and I feel like I need a place with soul, where I feel at home. This is definitely something I was looking for, and I think there is no better match than Celtic.
“I’m so excited. The last year-and-a-half has had its ups and downs, but that’s life and that’s how football is. Now I just can’t wait to work hard, to get along with the lads again and just to flow."
