Sporting rejected millions for starter set for 400% more, now want rise | OneFootball

Sporting managed to withstand Sunderland’s strong push for Geny Catamo and kept the Mozambique international in Rui Borges’ squad. The English club submitted two concrete offers for a player who was among the most sought-after in the final stretch of the transfer window, but Frederico Varandas would not budge from the conditions set to release the winger.

The first offer put on the table was €30 million, while the second reached €35 million, with both potentially rising to €40 million if certain objectives were met. Even so, the board rejected both approaches and maintained its demand for a fixed €40 million.

The 25-year-old player has started the season in excellent form, recording one goal and three assists in the five matches in which he has been used by Rui Borges. His performances have not gone unnoticed by the club’s hierarchy, which, according to A Bola, is considering moving forward with a new contract renewal, even though his current deal only runs until 2029.

The aim is to improve the player’s financial terms while also extending his stay until 2030 or 2031. At present, Geny earns around €600,000 net per season, a figure well below the €3 million per year Sunderland was offering him on a four-year contract, with an additional optional year. In other words, the English club’s proposal represented a 400% salary increase compared to what the player currently earns.

Geny’s story with Sporting began in 2019, after the player had arrived at Amora a year earlier from Black Bulls. At the time, the Lions held only 25% of his economic rights, although they later strengthened their position. In July 2025, the club invested €2.25 million to acquire a further 65% of his registration rights, taking its share to 90% of the Mozambique international’s rights.

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