Diogo Leite blamed for Sporting's transfer market slip-up | OneFootball

Diogo Leite 'thwarted' Sporting's plans in the summer market. Sporting negotiated Jeremiah St Juste with Union Berlin, but the center-back's move to the Bundesliga would depend on the departure of Diogo Leite, who ended up staying in Germany and keeping the Dutchman in Alvalade.

The 'number 3' of Sporting even started the window being pointed to Osasuna, even making a trip to Pamplona to hear the conditions of the Spaniards. However, Jer never showed enthusiasm for the idea and ended up refusing.

Union Berlin entered the race and offered the player the possibility of returning to the Bundesliga, something that was appreciated by the speedy defender. However, the deal with Sporting depended on the departure of Diogo Leite to Fiorentina, a scenario that did not happen.

The Sporting asked for 4 million euros for St. Juste, a value much lower compared to what was paid to Mainz, in 2022/23. With the failure of the negotiations and the player reaching the end of the contract, earning one of the highest salaries of the squad, it is possible that he will sign for another emblem in January at no cost.

In 2024/2025, St. Juste - valued at 6 million euros - played 28 games with the Sporting jersey: 14 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, six in the Champions League, five in the Portuguese Cup and three in the League Cup. In total, the defender accumulated 1,385 minutes, without having scored or made any assist.

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