Celtic provide Jota update ahead of Premiership return
Jota, the on-loan Benfica winger, has returned to full training for the first time since picking up a hamstring injury in the win over Hearts on December 2.
The Portuguese ace had made a stunning start to his Celtic career, scoring eight goals and providing six assists in 18 appearances since joining in the summer.
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Hide AdHe returned to Glasgow this week after spending time in Benfica receiving treatment over the winter shutdown.
Celtic are currently in negotations with his parent club over securing the 22-year-old on a permanent transfer for a fee of around £6.5m.
The club delighted fans on social media by posting a picture of Jota on the training pitch ahead of match against Hibs on Monday.
The Parkhead side tweeted a GIF of the star at Lennoxtown with the message: "The Portuguese winger is back training with the Bhoys!"
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