Real Sociedad, currently 16th in La Liga with 0 points and a goal difference of -1, seeks defensive reinforcements. Erik Bretos negotiates for Jonathan Jesus, a 22-year-old Brazilian center-back, as Héctor Fort moves away from the team.
What's happening with Héctor Fort?
Héctor Fort now seems closer to Borussia Dortmund, as emissaries from the German team have traveled to Barcelona to close the signing of the Catalan player.
Why is Jonathan Jesus a priority?
Jonathan Jesus is a 22-year-old center-back, 1.87 meters tall, who joined Cruzeiro two seasons ago for less than a million and a half euros. In these two seasons, he has excelled to become one of the best center-backs in the Brasileirao.
What is the current state of the negotiation?
Real Sociedad has offered 13 million euros to Cruzeiro for the signing of Jonathan Jesus, still far from the 20 million euros requested by the Belo Horizonte team. The negotiation continues, with Erik Bretos and Jokin Aperribay working to close the deal. Real Sociedad is going for Jonathan Jesus as Héctor Fort moves away. With their next match against Elche on February 28, 2027, the team seeks to improve its position in the table and Jonathan Jesus could be a key piece in their defense.
