And that will be music to Jota<\/a>‘s ears after the injury-hit winger told the new boss not to forget about him.<\/p>\n The Portuguese wide-man is battling back from a severe knee injury which has kept him out since April and he’s not expected to be back on the pitch until after the New Year.<\/p>\n It’s a situation new boss Nancy<\/a> will be keen to get a handle on as he draws up his plans for his first transfer window. But the Frenchman is keen not to go wading into the market until he has a firm handle on the squad at hand.<\/p>\n The manager was asked by Sky Sports if he’s already spoken to the Celtic board about the upcoming window and said: “Yes. Obviously before I signed, it was important for me to understand why we do what we do.<\/p>\n “Each window as a coach is really important. To bring in players within the season is not the same as when you bring in players before the season starts.<\/p>\n “We will assess the players first then decide the positions we need. This is what we are looking for already. We’ll see.”<\/p>\n Jota getting there slowly but surely and recently made a public appearance alongside Daizen Maeda<\/a> at a fan superstore event.<\/p>\n He managed four goals in 11 league appearances after his January return to Parkhead and he’s champing at the bit to get back on the pitch \u2013 and prove to Nancy he’s a key player going forward.<\/p>\n He told Celtic TV: \u201cIt\u2019s always lovely to be around people and share a bit what Celtic is about.<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t wait to get some minutes, take some photos, and just to be around the people again and feel the love.<\/p>\n \u201cIt’s all good (with the injury). I\u2019m really thrilled to just come back and do my thing again with the help of the lads.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it\u2019s going the right way, but obviously it\u2019s a big one so we just need to be sure about everything and that\u2019s what I want to do.\u201d<\/p>\n Follow Record Sport on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond.<\/p>\n You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic<\/a> page, and sign up to our newsletters<\/a> to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.<\/p>\n We’re also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Celtic community here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tune in to Hotline Live<\/a> every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport’s newest podcast, Game On<\/a>, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_JS385526560.jpg\")
Injured Celtic winger Jota watches on <\/p>\n