# Sport Recife player contract renewals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sport-recife-player-contract-renewals
> Updated: 2026-08-12T17:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Sport Club do Recife has secured contract extensions for key players. Striker Chrystian Barletta signed a new deal running until July 31, 2029, following his contributions to the team’s recent successes, including scoring 11 goals in 2026 and helping the club secure promotion to Brazil’s top tier.

In addition to Barletta’s renewal, the club extended defender Marcelo Ajul’s contract until the end of 2028. Ajul, who has made 22 appearances this season, received a salary adjustment as part of the agreement.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Sport Club do Recife extends contracts for Barletta and Ajul

Sport Club do Recife has extended the contracts of forward Chrystian Barletta until 2029 and defender Marcelo Ajul until 2028.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sport-club-do-recife-extends-contracts-for-barletta-and-ajul

### 2026-07-30: Sport extends striker Chrystian Barletta's contract until 2029

Sport Recife renewed striker Chrystian Barletta's contract through July 2029, noting his 124 games, 28 goals and role in recent titles.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sport-extends-striker-chrystian-barlettas-contract-until-2029

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