Scottish football player and coach Mark Wilson explains one ‘worry’ about Jota returning to Celtic

The past few days in Glasgow have been nothing short of tumultuous, and this observation pertains not to the meteorological conditions, but rather to the recent developments at Celtic Football Club.

Following Celtic’s victory over Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, few would have anticipated that Brendan Rodgers would be strategising for the upcoming match against Aston Villa with Jota included in the lineup and Kyogo Furuhashi absent.

However, in the tumultuous and rapidly evolving realm of football, this situation arises as the agreement for Jota has been finalised, and he has returned to Paradise.

Upon Rodgers’ return to the club in the summer of 2023, he had narrowly missed the opportunity to collaborate with the dynamic forward, who was in the process of finalising a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia.

But now, everyone is going to see just how the 25-year-old will fare under the Celtic leader after smashing it up under Ange Postecoglou.

No alterations have occurred since Jota’s departure, as he secured the Treble prior to leaving, and it is now possible to achieve the same accomplishment by the conclusion of this season.

Mark Wilson expresses concerns regarding Jota’s potential re-signing with Celtic.
It is a moment characterised by both joy and sorrow for the Celtic supporters, as many express their elation at Jota’s return while simultaneously lamenting Kyogo’s departure.

Mark Wilson conveyed to Clyde 1 Superscoreboard that the advent of Jota mitigates the impact of their Japanese superstar’s transfer to Rennes, and he remarked on how Celtic’s ‘entertainer’ has returned to don the green and white colours.

However, Wilson acknowledged that his primary concern regarding the acquisition of the Portuguese star is that, frequently, players returning to their former clubs do not achieve the desired success.

“It mitigates the impact of a hero such as Jota returning, as he was indeed regarded as such by the Celtic supporters,” stated Wilson. He was regarded as a hero not only for his skilful manoeuvres and dazzling techniques but also for his ability to deliver tangible results. This is the reason for his transfer at a valuation of £25 million. This mitigates the impact of Kyogo’s departure.

Frequently, the return of players to their former organisations does not yield successful outcomes. This concern pertains to players rejoining their previous organisations.

“From a business perspective, it was undoubtedly prudent for him to depart.” I believe that all parties acted appropriately in this matter, and upon the emergence of his name, it is reasonable to assert that every Celtic supporter would have expressed a keen interest in his return. Solely attributable to his distinctive flair. Kuhn possesses an electrifying speed that enables him to manoeuvre past others with remarkable agility. However, Jota serves as the entertainer. It is important to acknowledge that, at Celtic Park, supporters frequently attend with the expectation of being entertained, and he undoubtedly fulfilled this expectation during his initial tenure. Is he capable of replicating that achievement? What will his performance and appearance be like under the management of Brendan Rodgers? A distinctly different design. A distinctly different individual in both managerial capacity and personal characteristics. I am curious as to whether he derives greater benefit from him. Or to a lesser extent? “The passage of time will ultimately reveal the outcome.”

How has Jota performed since departing from Celtic?
As previously indicated, Jota’s transfer to Saudi Arabia was advantageous for all involved parties. Al-Ittihad successfully acquired their desired player, while Celtic received a substantial financial sum, benefiting both the club and the athlete.

However, despite achieving considerable success at Parkhead, circumstances did not unfold favourably for him, and his situation deteriorated further at Rennes.

Although Jota joined the French club during the summer, he participated in only a limited number of matches, thereby creating an opportune circumstance for Celtic.