Galatasaray have completed the signing of teenage central midfielder Renato Nhaga from Casa Pia in a deal worth €6.50m, securing one of the most highly rated young talents to emerge from Portugal in recent seasons. The Guinea-Bissau and Portugal dual national joins the Süper Lig giants from Liga Portugal side Casa Pia, with the transfer finalised on 2026-02-04 and his new contract running until 2026-06-30.
Nhaga arrives in Istanbul as a full first-team signing from Casa Pia, where his rapid rise over the past two seasons has been reflected in a market value listed at €1.00m. Galatasaray’s outlay therefore represents a significant investment premium in the 18-year-old, underlining the club’s belief that he can develop into a long-term midfield asset.
Born in Bissau on 27/03/2007, the right-footed central midfielder has progressed quickly through the Casa Pia system. He moved from Casa Pia AC U17 to the U19s ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, then stepped up to Casa Pia’s senior side on 2025-07-02. That internal promotion coincided with a sharp rise in his valuation, climbing from €100,000 at youth level to €1.00m by late 2025, as recorded during his time with Casa Pia in Liga Portugal.
This transfer also marks a significant personal step for Nhaga. Having been developed entirely in Portugal so far, he now moves abroad to Türkiye and into the Süper Lig, leaving the domestic environment in which he has grown both as a player and as a prospect for two national teams. At Galatasaray, he joins a club that regularly competes for titles and European places, a substantial change from Casa Pia’s profile in the Portuguese top flight.
Nhaga is listed primarily as a central midfielder, capable of operating in the heart of the pitch, where Galatasaray have been seeking to add energy and technical security. Standing 1.72m, he is not the tallest, but his development path through three Casa Pia levels in as many seasons hints at adaptability and consistency. His elevation from the U19s to the senior side and now to Galatasaray has come in quick succession, reflecting a steep development curve.
The move also closes his current chapter in Liga Portugal, a competition that provided his platform at Casa Pia. From a contractual perspective, his switch to Galatasaray removes any immediate prospect of him becoming a free agent, with his future now formally tied to the Istanbul club through to 2026-06-30.
While detailed match-by-match statistics, recent individual performances, and appearance totals for the current season are not contained in the available data, the documented progression of his market value — peaking at €1.00m during his spell with Casa Pia’s first team — indicates that his displays at senior level were impactful enough to convince Galatasaray to act decisively.
For supporters in both Portugal and Guinea-Bissau, Nhaga’s confirmed move offers a new reference point: a young midfielder formed in the Portuguese system, eligible for two nations, now taking his next steps in one of Türkiye’s most demanding football environments. If he adapts quickly to the Süper Lig and secures regular minutes in Galatasaray’s midfield, this transfer could become a pivotal foundation for his career, shaping his reputation domestically and internationally and potentially setting the stage for further breakthroughs in the years ahead.
