João Maria Jonet against Sporting signing: should never have come | OneFootball

Sporting’s signing of Rodrigo Zalazar continues to generate debate: not only because of the transfer fee (€30 million), but also because of the impact he could have for the Lions. Even with a goal and an assist, João Maria Jonet does not agree with the Uruguayan’s arrival.

, he said in a conversation on the Tiki-Taska podcast, with João Miguel Costa and Francisco Guimarães.

It is worth remembering that the Cascais City Council councillor had already criticized the South American midfielder. "Sporting put together a great team for guys who only watch highlights. The one who gets screwed is the guy in the stadium watching Zalazar lose 739 balls per game," he wrote on his X account.

Zalazar became the most expensive signing in the Club’s history.The Uruguayan international is one of the players Rui Borges has high expectations for this new season, at a time when the Lions are undergoing a major overhaul in midfield.

In the 2026/27 season, Rodrigo Zalazar - valued at €30 million - has played two matches: both in the Liga Portugal Betclic. In 180 minutes on the pitch, the South American recorded one goal and one assist.

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