There have been recent reports indicating that Steven Gerrard has chosen to abandon his efforts in trying to bring Jota to Al-Ettifaq. The Portuguese player has found himself out of favor at Al-Ittihad, where he has struggled for game time since his high-profile move from Celtic in a whopping £25 million deal last summer. Rumors have been swirling suggesting that Ittihad officials are now open to receiving offers for the talented playmaker, with speculation circulating in Saudi media suggesting that Brendan Rodgers may be considering swooping in to bring Jota back to Scotland.
Gerrard’s former club in the SPL has also been rumored to have shown interest in signing Jota, with initial considerations of making a move for the outcast who was notably not included in the foreign players list last season. However, recent developments have pointed towards Gerrard’s club retracting their interest in Jota, which now leaves Ittihad eagerly awaiting further suitors to step in and take the player off their hands.
Jota, who is 25 years old, made a significant impact during his time in Glasgow, amassing a total of 83 appearances and impressively contributing 28 goals and 23 assists under Ange Postecoglou’s guidance. It remains to be seen where Jota’s future lies as his current situation continues to draw attention from various clubs, both from within Saudi Arabia and potentially overseas.
