Aston Villa may have to rethink their numbers if they want to make a comeback for Jenni Catamo. according to recordThe Sporting CP winger has now renewed his contract until 2029, strengthening the Portuguese club’s position after months of transfer noise.
The new deal sets his release clause at €60m (£51m) and almost doubles his wages. Catamo will now earn around €700,000 (£600,000) a year, up from around €400,000 (£340,000).
This is the second renewal in more than a year, following its previous extension in December 2023. Sporting knows that Aston Villa is interested And are clearly protecting both a key player and valuable asset.
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Time 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 in league, cup and Champions League matches. In the AFCON, he found the net twice and helped Mozambique reach the knockout stage.
Overall, the 25-year-old has scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 36 appearances for club and country this season. He is now one goal away from equaling his best senior scoring campaign and one assist short of equaling his previous personal best. Their influence has increased, and so has outside interest.
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last summer, Aston Villa made an approach. Fenerbahçe also reached €20m (£17m). Sporting demanded between €25–30m (£21–26m) and refused to sell.
The record now suggests Sporting would be open to negotiations for a figure slightly above €20m (£17m) in the summer. However, with interest from clubs in England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France, his base could easily expand if his form continues. Galatasaray has also been linked before.
Sporting have secured Catamo’s immediate future, but they have not closed the door to 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 be more demanding than last year.
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