Jota Could Join Gerrard At Al Ettifaq
Written By Jacobs Dunga
The Portuguese could be leaving Al Ittihad just a couple of months into his contract.
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Joao Pedro Neves Filipe popularly known and addressed as Jota is growing increasingly frustrated with life in Saudi Arabia as per reports.
The 24 year old completed a multi-million dollar transfer from Celtic last month but could already be on his way out.
Jota is said to be on his way out of the team that’s full of “tension according to the report.
Steven Gerrard coached Al Ettifaq have showed interest in taking the former Benfica winger.
Jota could be released from his contract as he’s unhappy in Jeddah and Alkaas report that Al Ettifaq have approached his club with a loan offer.
Jack Hendry and Moussa Dembele both of whom are former Celtic players could be important in convincing the Portuguese to make the switch.
Meanwhile…
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has penned an open heartfelt letter to the club in confirmation of his exit.
The Spanish international is set to depart the Etihad Stadium to join Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
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In an emotional and well detailed letter, he wrote: “Dear Cityzens, today I wanted to share a story with you. It has lasted for five and a half unforgettable years. Plenty of memories that I will keep forever close to my heart. It’s always easy to think of the good ones : the trophies, the wins, the goals, the tackles and the big fights in the Premier League. But I will also remember the bad ones: the injuries and being sidelined, the defeats and the mistakes I may have made.
“From trophies to setbacks, victories to injuries, it’s all been part of my journey, and I’m grateful for absolutely every moment that shaped me into who I am today. I want to thank everyone who made this journey possible: the Man City board, the coaches and the whole staff, every single teammate I shared the dressing room with, and of course all of you. It was an honor and a pleasure to wear these colors, and I hope you will remember me in a good way for this. Thank you again for everything. I wish you the best of luck for the future and I will always keep an eye on you guys. Until we meet again, Aymeric.”
The 29 year old joined City in 2018 and went on to win multiple Premier League titles with the Champions League also coming at the end of last season.
He will join Al Nassr in a big money move and sign a three year contract worth over €20m annually.
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