Winger was tipped to leave Sporting, now 'not for sale' | OneFootball

Geny Catamo ended the season with a strengthened status at Sporting and became part of the group of players considered untouchable by the club’s board. The 25-year-old Mozambican winger established himself as one of the most important players in Rui Borges’ squad and changed the plans.

Even so, the market remains attentive to the player. Last summer, Aston Villa and Fenerbahçe went as far as making offers in the region of €20 million, but Sporting turned them down. Now, with his rising valuation, the board will only consider opening negotiations for figures close to €30 million.

International interest remains strong. Clubs from the Premier League, Ligue 1 and Serie A, namely Fiorentina, are closely monitoring the player. Lyon and Napoli had already shown interest before. Sporting, however, maintains its stance of not wanting to negotiate, according to the newspaper 'A Bola'.

The renewal until 2029 and the €60 million release clause reflect that position. After several loan spells before breaking into the first team, he once again proved decisive, confirming himself as one of the standout figures in Sporting’s squad.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Geny Catamo - valued at €20 million - has made 44 appearances: 27 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the Champions League, five in the Portuguese Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,954 minutes he was on the pitch, he recorded eight goals and four assists.

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