Celtic Re-Signs Jota, Sells Furuhashi to Rennes in Major Transfer Moves
The Scottish champions secure Jota's return on a long-term deal while Furuhashi departs for Ligue 1 to aid Rennes' relegation battle.
- Celtic has brought back Portuguese forward Jota from Rennes on a contract running until June 2030 for a reported €10 million.
- Jota previously played for Celtic between 2021 and 2023, scoring 28 goals in 83 appearances and winning two Scottish league titles.
- In a separate deal, Celtic sold Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi to Rennes for a reported €12 million; he scored 85 goals in 165 matches for Celtic since 2021.
- Furuhashi joins Rennes on a 2.5-year contract as the club fights to avoid relegation from Ligue 1, where they currently sit in the playoff spot.
- Jota will be eligible to play in Celtic's Champions League knockout phase starting February 11 but cannot participate in their final group-stage match against Aston Villa.