Varandas outcast joins ex-Sporting teammate in Turkish league | OneFootball

Tiago Djaló is close to joining Besiktas, where former Sporting player João Mário plays. After a disappointing loan season at Porto, Juventus' management intends to sell the player trained at Alcochete Academy, as his contract is nearing its end.

According to information advanced by Sky Sports, the Italian club intends to receive a value of around 5 million euros for the 25-year-old central defender to join the black eagles. Although this potential deal would not generate a profit, it would prevent the Portuguese player from leaving Italy for free.

It's worth remembering that Tiago Djaló joined Juventus in January 2024, coming from Lille for 5 million euros. Despite having a higher market value at the time of the transfer, the defender was dealing with a serious injury, which significantly lowered the transfer numbers.

If the transfer takes place, Djaló won't be the only player with a past in Sporting at Besiktas. João Mário is also on the black eagles' squad after completing three full seasons at Alvalade. It's also being said that the Turks are one of the possible destinations for Jeremiah St. Juste in this transfer market.

In the 2024/25 season, Tiago Djaló was loaned by Juventus to Porto. During his time at Estádio do Dragão, the 25-year-old central defender played 17 games: eight in the Liga Portugal, seven in the Europa League, and two in the Taça de Portugal. In 1,303 minutes on the field, he scored two goals.

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