The talented player was a prominent presence in training sessions in preparation for the exciting fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, where Sporting will face Dumiense.
Catamo, now fully recovered, has joined his teammates at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete, participating in training sessions under the guidance of Rúben Amorim. The Mozambican winger has been in the spotlight in the Portuguese press, not only for his performance on the field, but also for the negotiations surrounding his future.
Recently, Geny Catamo renewed his contract with Sporting until 2029, becoming one of the players with the longest commitment in the club's squad. However, foreign clubs, such as Fulham from the English Premier League, continue to show interest in the player. Reports indicate that Fulham contacted Amora SAD, the club that owns 75% of Catamo's economic rights, seeking to assess the possibility of acquiring the talented winger.
Other European clubs have also shown interest, including Aston Villa of the English Premier League, as well as Italian Serie A teams such as Genoa and Udinese. Despite previous offers from Sporting, Amora recently rejected a third transfer attempt, leaving the decision about Catamo's future in Sporting's hands.
Negotiations appear to have reached an impasse, with Amora insisting that the player's entire transfer rights not be sold for a price considered below his value. Sporting, in turn, made an updated offer of €1.5 million, an increase compared to previous proposals, but the deal has not yet been finalized.
Hugo Viana, the "lions'" sporting director, expressed his intention to resume negotiations in 2024, scheduling a new round for next summer (June/July). Despite the figures involved and the attempts of both sides, the impasse persists, leaving Geny Catamo's transfer on hold.
Amora, although considering accepting an offer of around three million euros for the left-footed player, faces intransigence from Sporting. Geny Catamo's future remains uncertain, while negotiations continue to be closely followed by football fans in Portugal and abroad.
