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Celtic Reunites with Jota, Sends Furuhashi to Rennes

1/28/2025

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Celtic Reunites Jota

Celtic has made a bold move in the transfer market, reuniting with Jota from Rennes while sending Kyogo Furuhashi to the French side for £10 million. Jota, a key player in Celtic's title victories, has committed to a five-and-a-half-year deal. The club is also eyeing more talent, with winger Sondre Ørjasæter on their radar.

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Rodgers Welcomes Tierney

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has exciting news: Kieran Tierney is poised to make a triumphant return to the club this summer, thanks to a pre-agreement in place. The talented 27-year-old left-back, whose time at Arsenal has been marred by injuries and fierce competition, will bolster Celtic's squad alongside the recent signing of Jota.

History

Historical Context

Celtic's recent transfer moves echo their rich history of strategic player acquisitions. In 2007, they made headlines by signing Scott Brown for £4.4 million, the highest fee between Scottish clubs. This trend of investing in talent has been key to their domestic dominance and European aspirations since the 1960s.

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Celtic Reunites Jota

Celtic has made a bold move in the transfer market, reuniting with Jota from Rennes while sending Kyogo Furuhashi to the French side for £10 million. Jota, a key player in Celtic's title victories, has committed to a five-and-a-half-year deal. The club is also eyeing more talent, with winger Sondre Ørjasæter on their radar.

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