Celtic have re-signed Portuguese winger Jota on a five-and-a-half-year contract subject to international clearance, the Scottish club said on Monday, while striker Kyogo Furuhashi joined Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais.

Celtic has signed striker Jota from Rennes in time for the Champions League knockout phase. The deal on Monday brings him back to Scotland for about one third of the fee Celtic got selling him to Saudi Arabia 18 months ago.

Celtic have seen Kyogo Furuhasi leave for France, but had already done some business of their own, bringing Jota back to the club.

Jota (25) has left Rennes to secure his comeback to Celtic FC, both clubs have announced. The Portuguese winger has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Scottish Premiership giants,

Celtic re-signed winger Jota on a five-and-a-half-year deal, pending international clearance. Jota returns after spells with Rennes and Al Ittihad. Meanwhile, Kyogo Furuhashi moved to Stade Rennais on a two-and-a-half-year contract,