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, ex Porto, ended up not leaving Union Berlin

Jeremiah St. Juste stayed at Sporting because of Diogo Leite. The center back doesn't have space in Rui Borges' squad and was negotiated during the summer transfer window, but ended up staying in Alvalade, since the ex Porto did not leave Union Berlin.

The 'number 3' of the lions even started the window being pointed to Osasuna, having even made 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 to return 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 in the squad, it is possible that he signs 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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