Injured Jota has been pictured linking up with the Celtic squad in Portugal.
The winger has been out since April with cruciate ligament damage that was sustained at Tannadice when his side secured the Scottish Premiership title.
At the time, it was forecast that Jota would be out for at least nine months, meaning he still has half a year left on the sidelines.
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With Celtic in Portugal for a warm-weather pre-season training camp, though, the 26-year-old was pictured embracing the backroom staff.
JOTA CONTENT YASSSSS 🍀 pic.twitter.com/7gB8zQPAhh
— Maedamaestro (@maedamaestro) July 10, 2025
Celtic take on Estrela Da Amadora in a behind-closed-doors friendly this Saturday at 11am.
They then face Sporting CP on Wednesday, before returning to Glasgow to take on Newcastle United at Parkhead the following weekend.
After that, Brendan Rodgers takes his side to Italy for the Como Cup, where Ajax and one of Como or Al-Ahli lie in wait.
Celtic's upcoming pre-season friendlies in full
Celtic vs Estrela Da Amadora - Saturday, July 12
Sporting CP vs Celtic - Wednesday, July 16
Celtic vs Newcastle United - Saturday, July 19
Celtic vs Ajax - Thursday, July 24
Celtic vs Como/Al Ahli - July 26/27
