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 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.

Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions.The Portugal under-21 international left the Glasgow outfit to join Saudi side Al Ittihad before moving to Rennes in August last year.

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,

Monday will be remembered as a bittersweet day for Celtic, with the club saying farewell to one modern day great and welcoming back another. Rennes were involved in both deals as the French outfit signed Kyogo after three-and-a-half year, 85 goals, eight trophies and countless memories made.