'It's like I never left' – Jota sends Celtic fans a love letter

Jota's won it all before and he's back to do it again in Glasgow's east endSportRobbie Copeland Live Sports Writer18:15, 04 Apr 2025The grass isn't always greener on the other side – but Jota didn't need the time away from Celtic to figure out that the club was special.The Portuguese winger has hit the ground running in his second spell in green and white and it's like he's never been away.‌Article continues belowHe was sold for £25m in 2022 but a nightmare 18 months in Saudi Arabia and France brought him back home.But did the time away give Jota a greater appreciation for the club?The winger paused for thought at his broadcast press conference, before answering honestly: "No, I wouldn't say so. I think I was quite mindful about what I was feeling and what Celtic gave to me back then, so I was pretty grateful as well. So, no, I think my mentality was the same.‌"For me, it's like I never left. And when I came in for the first day, it felt like it was the same, and it gave me a lot of co...