Santos Defender Jair Requests Release Amid Interest from Porto

Santos defender Jair has requested to be excluded from the upcoming match against Ponte Preta, citing ongoing transfer negotiations. The 19-year-old has received a substantial €15 million offer from Portuguese club Porto, and is reportedly considering other proposals as well. While Santos initially hoped to retain Jair until the end of the Serie B season, the club is now facing pressure from Porto’s desire to secure the defender immediately. Prior to this offer, Santos had rejected a R$67 million bid from Botafogo for Jair, who was reportedly destined for French club Lyon. Despite these developments, Santos remains committed to their stance on not selling the young defender at this time.