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Jeremiah St Juste seemed destined to wear Osasuna's shirt in this summer transfer window. The center-back from Sporting de Lisboa, under contract until 2026, had a closed agreement between clubs that should have been finalized within days.
Osasuna's plan was to incorporate Jeremiah St Juste as a top reinforcement for the defense. The Rojillos had bet heavily on the Dutchman, willing to pay four million euros to Sporting de Lisboa.
The agreement between the institutions was reached weeks ago. Osasuna and Sporting de Lisboa had defined all terms of the deal, convinced that Jeremiah St Juste fit the needs of the Navarre team.
However, the situation changed when discussions with the player came into play. Jeremiah St Juste was not satisfied with the conditions offered by Osasuna, which began to jeopardize the signing.
Osasuna's proposal included a two-season contract. Jeremiah St Juste, on the other hand, demanded a longer and more secure commitment, specifically for three years.
Jeremiah St Juste rejects Osasuna
The difference in contract duration was decisive. Although it seemed like a minor detail compared to the magnitude of the transfer, Jeremiah St Juste stood firm in his position and did not accept the offer.

Despite the player's insistence, Osasuna did not deviate from its initial approach. The Navarre club considered that two seasons were enough to evaluate the performance of the center-back from Sporting de Lisboa.
The player's refusal ended up blocking the negotiations. Jeremiah St Juste, who had been the defensive highlight of the summer, was discarded after weeks of intense discussions between the parties.
The decision has caused some frustration in Osasuna's board. The club had invested time and effort in finalizing Jeremiah St Juste's signing, and now must hurriedly seek alternatives in the market.
Sporting de Lisboa, on the other hand, does not view the situation unfavorably. The Portuguese entity knows it can still profit economically from Jeremiah St Juste and is open to hearing new proposals from other teams.
The player himself is in a predicament. Jeremiah St Juste wanted to leave Sporting de Lisboa to boost his career with playing time and prominence, but his contractual demand has thwarted the move to Osasuna.
The Rojillo locker room was expecting the defender's arrival as an important reinforcement. The sporting management trusted that Jeremiah St Juste would bring speed, strength, and international experience to the Navarre team's defense.
With the failed negotiations, Osasuna is forced to redirect its strategy. Time is of the essence, and the club will need to find another center-back quickly to fill the void that Jeremiah St Juste was meant to occupy.
The outcome leaves a bitter taste among the fans. Many supporters had assumed Jeremiah St Juste's signing was a done deal, but ultimately, the Dutch center-back will not join Osasuna during this summer transfer window.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La razón por la que St Juste ha decidido no fichar por Osasuna
