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Jota.

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Luis1967, Aug 31, 2021.

Discuss Jota. in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Lewis Kerr

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    To be honest what he knew at the time may have been correct but for my own sanity I'd rather the ITK's only pass on stuff they know 100% for a fact is happening.

    Not a shot at you either, btw. I'll just be devastated if we miss out on Jota.
     
  2. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    Yeah fair enough... just noticed the last bullet point

    • Jota wants Benfica stay if he'll play
    That sounds like bullshit
     
  3. McGrory1888

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    There will be a plan in place as to when he’ll sign the contract and when it will be announced. Neither was expected before now as his agent hasn’t been in the country.

    I know what you mean man. I don’t claim to be in the know, I just get snippets from someone who is very well placed, but wouldn’t risk his job by saying too much at the wrong time.

    Most of the time I try and stay impartial on here, but now and then try and pass on small bits of info if I believe it’s totally accurate. I won’t claim for a second to ever get it all bang on as I know from how my mate talks that transfer dealings and contract negotiations are an absolute maze.
    To be fair, I think that bullet point is actually quite understandable. He’s a Benfica fan and he’ll earn a higher wage there. Put yourself in his shoes and it’s the decision you’d likely make.
     
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  4. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Hopefully Celtic announce he’s signed on my birthday on Saturday.



    mon Celtic get it done
     
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  5. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    Sounds like they are saying Jota is demanding a place in the starting 11 then he will sign.. doesn't sound like him..
     
  6. Darksel Gold Member Gold Member

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    Hope that twitter post is a load of *, I really want us to sign him so bad.
     
  7. McGrory1888

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    Look at it from the other angle - he wants to play football, not just sit on the bench/in the stand collecting money. Now that does sound like him…

    IF there’s any truth in the rumours Benfica are trying to convince him to stay then it would be a very tough decision for him. He’s loving it here.
     
  8. littlekennie

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    He’s always had potential theirs a reason we got him though and it’s because he failed on loan in Spain


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  9. littlekennie

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    Why did I think of Ivan drago when I read that


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  10. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    @Luz1904 literally just said that account has no substance to it.

    So everything celtic spreading panic for zero reason. Its the equivalent of another club interviewing TamSellik on twitter.

    Let's just wait and see before throwing the towel in after an account with 400 followers posts a rumour. It's clear Benfica fans want him back so wouldn't be surprised if they're clinging on to some false hopes.
     
  11. Colin Robinson Gold Member Gold Member

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    I get the feeling that it could come down to CL football.
     
  12. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    *, imagine.
     
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  13. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    At least he's got about 20k followers.
     
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  14. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    That also doesn't make sense. Just thinking.

    We've had the option accepted. Benfica have agreed. Then jota has accepted our follow up offer.

    So that would suggest it's done, more than anything?
     
  15. Damnati

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    I thought that initially but wouldn't they have to accept if we have an agreement in place? Only way to stop it would be to offer him better terms?

    I still think (hope) it's all bollocks.
     
  16. FrankMcCallum Gold Member Gold Member

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    Nothing to do with that tweet but I can’t see him staying. Too good to be true.

    Yes I’m a pessimist.
     
  17. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Maybe it’s a first refusal/buy back benfica and jota both want?
     
  19. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Hes at the wind up.
     
  20. craigtheceltic

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    Think Jota will be announced in the lead up to either the Hearts game, or in the week before Rangers. Will be used to get some buzz about the place so tipping it’s before the Rangers game.

    One thing is for sure, the reception he got when he came on the other night will confirm to him he’s in the right place.