Aston Villa may have to rethink their numbers if they want to return for Geny Catamo. According to Record, the Sporting CP winger has now renewed his contract until 2029, strengthening the Portuguese club’s position after months of transfer noise.
The new deal keeps his release clause at €60m (£51m) and almost doubles his salary. Catamo will now earn around €700,000 per year (£600,000), up from approximately €400,000 (£340,000).
This is already the second renewal in just over a year, following his previous extension in December 2023. Sporting knows that Aston Villa is interested and are clearly protecting both a key player and a valuable asset.
Form backing up the new deal
The timing is not random. Catamo has been one of Sporting’s standout performers this season. Since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, he has scored three goals across league, cup and Champions League matches. At AFCON, he found the net twice and helped Mozambique reach the knockout stages.
Overall, the 25-year-old has produced 10 goals and six assists in 36 appearances for club and country this season. He is now one goal away from matching his best senior scoring campaign and one assist short of equalling his previous personal best. His influence has grown, and so has outside interest.
Summer still open despite renewal
Last summer, Aston Villa made an approach. Fenerbahçe also reached €20m (£17m). Sporting demanded between €25-30m (£21-26m) and refused to sell.
Record now suggest Sporting will be open to negotiating in the summer for figures slightly above €20m (£17m). However, with interest from clubs in England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France, that base could easily rise if his form continues. Galatasaray have also been linked previously.
Sporting have secured Catamo’s immediate future, but they have not shut the door on a sale. Instead, they have strengthened their negotiating power.
If Aston Villa revisit the situation, they will face a more protected player, stronger numbers and a market that may demand more than it did last year.