Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City have been linked with an interest in FC Porto teenager Oscar Pietuszewski in recent weeks. The Portuguese club now appear ready to take quick action to protect their position.
The Polish winger has scored two goals for the club, including a remarkable strike against Benfica that quickly went viral after he dribbled past Nicolas Otamendi. Since then, His profile has grown rapidly All over Europe.
Reports linking Pituszewski to clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City emerged shortly after the Benfica performance. Now Porto are preparing their response.
A new contract is coming out
The player’s current contract runs until January 2029. This period was the maximum allowed because Oskar Pietuszewski was still a minor when he signed.
However, the situation will change when he turns 18 on May 20. At that time, Porto would be able to negotiate a longer contract.
After the first reports of Premier League interest emerged, Porto have already begun preparing a new contract for the 17-year-old winger. according to to ballThe club wants to extend Pietuszewski’s deal when he turns 18 at the end of the season.
The Portuguese club are already planning to extend the deal until June 2031. And such a move would show how seriously Porto are taking the growing interest in the player.
Pietuszewski only arrived in the winter transfer window, but his impact has been immediate.
Current release clause is ‘not scary’
The player’s €60 million (£52 million) release clause is not necessarily seen as a major hurdle.
The Portuguese newspaper reported that this figure does not scare off some European “sharks” who are already monitoring the development of the winger.
Given his age and early impact in Portugal, hopefully many top clubs can find that valuation manageable. This remains true if his progress continues. As former Poland international and former Polish FA president Zbigniew Boniek said, he wouldn’t be surprised To see Oscar Pietuszewski play in England one day.
Still, Porto’s intentions are clear. The club sees Pietuszewski as a long-term project and wants to secure his future before market pressures increase further.
rapid growth in portugal
The winger’s rise has been rapid since arriving from Jagiellonia on a deal worth €8m (£6.9m) plus €2m (£1.7m) in bonuses. Despite being only 17 years old, he has already featured regularly under manager Francesco Farioli.
This season in Liga Portugal he has played seven matches and accumulated 351 minutes. During that time he scored two goals and provided one assist, while registering seven shots with four on target.
His performances coupled with his age and ability explain why clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City are now paying close attention.
However, Porto are trying to stay one step ahead by locking him down to a long-term contract before the interest grows even stronger.
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