Surprise! J. Jesus in Sporting's sights for 2026/27 | OneFootball

Sporting are keeping an eye on Juan Jesus’ situation and could move to sign the experienced centre-back in the next summer transfer window. The Brazilian international’s name has been linked with the Lions as his time at Napoli approaches its end.

According to journalist Nicolò Schira - who also linked Geny Catamo with Fiorentina - the player has already decided to leave the Naples club at the end of the season, attracting interest not only from the Alvalade club, but also from two Brazilian top-flight sides. At 34, the centre-back is now looking to decide the next step in his career. The defender has also played for clubs such as Internacional (Brazil), Inter and Roma (Italy).

Juan Jesus praised Rui Borges’ side at the pre-match press conference alongside coach Antonio Conte.

"They have a mobile attack, Suárez, Trincão, who are good players (...) Sporting have history, we know they are an important team in Portugal and that they can be dangerous. It’s a great team, of course it will cause a lot of problems for every team in the Champions League", he said at the time.

In the 2025/26 season, Juan Jesus - valued at €1.5 million - has already made 34 appearances: seven in the Champions League, 23 in Serie A, two in the Coppa Italia and two in the Supercoppa. In 2,362 minutes played, he has yet to register a goal or an assist.

Juan Jesus’ goals for Napoli:

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