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Sunderland pursues Geny Catamo from Sporting CP for €40m this summer

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Sunderland pursues Geny Catamo from Sporting CP for €40m this summer

Summary

Sunderland is looking to sign Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo, aiming to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. Reports indicate that the Black Cats would need to pay €40 million for the 25-year-old, who performed well in Liga Portugal last season. Catamo scored eight goals and provided five assists in 47 matches. His contract with Sporting runs until the summer of 2028, which may complicate negotiations. Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris is keen on enhancing the team's attacking options, viewing Catamo as a potential first-team player should they secure his transfer.

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By the Numbers

•Sunderland aims to sign Geny Catamo this summer.
•The transfer fee reported is €40 million.
•Catamo scored eight goals and five assists last season.
•His contract with Sporting CP runs until summer 2028.
•Regis Le Bris sees Catamo as a key addition to the squad.

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8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland Remain Determined To Recruit This Talented Winger: Should Le Bris Get Him On Board?

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In a recent print edition, Record claimed that Sunderland remain determined to recruit Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo this summer. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats would have to pay €40m if...
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