Ex-Porto blocked St Juste exit, scuppered Sporting's plans | OneFootball

Jeremiah St Juste was close to leaving Sporting in the summer, but Diogo Leite, former Porto player, ended up not leaving Union Berlin.

Jeremiah St. Juste stayed at Sporting because of Diogo Leite. The central defender does not have a place in Rui Borges' squad and was negotiated during the summer transfer window, ultimately remaining at Alvalade since the former Porto player did not leave Union Berlin.

The 'number 3' of the lions even started the window being linked to Osasuna, having even traveled to Pamplona to hear the Spaniards' conditions. However, Jer never showed enthusiasm for the idea and ended up declining.

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

Sporting was asking 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 his contract, earning one of the highest salaries in the squad, it is possible that he will sign for another club in January for free.

In 2024/2025, St. Juste – valued at 6 million euros – played 28 games wearing Sporting's jersey: 14 in 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 scoring or making any assists.

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