Barcelona secured Mikayil Faye’s signature last summer, beating competition from clubs like Chelsea by acquiring him for €1.5 million from NK Kustosija in Croatia. However, it appears they will encounter renewed interest in the 19-year-old.
Faye, who made his debut for Senegal earlier this year and scored a stunning long-range goal, has not yet finalized his future, despite impressing for Barca Atletic. Although an agreement on a new deal has been reached, Faye will be involved with the first team this summer, which seemed to suggest a resolution.
Nevertheless, with numerous options in central defense and interest from clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Arsenal, and Manchester United, there is speculation that he could be sold to help Barcelona’s financial situation. Matteo Moretto clarified to Football España that there is no set asking price for Faye, as the club’s intention is to retain him. He will participate in preseason with the first team.
An exit for Faye cannot be entirely dismissed, especially considering that Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, and Inigo Martinez are currently ahead of him in the pecking order, with Eric Garcia and Clement Lenglet set to return from loans. Barcelona is likely to aim to offload surplus options as they strive to adhere to their salary limit this summer.
Barcelona secured Mikayil Faye’s signature last summer, beating competition from clubs like Chelsea by acquiring him for €1.5 million from NK Kustosija in Croatia. However, it appears they will encounter renewed interest in the 19-year-old.
Faye, who made his debut for Senegal earlier this year and scored a stunning long-range goal, has not yet finalized his future, despite impressing for Barca Atletic. Although an agreement on a new deal has been reached, Faye will be involved with the first team this summer, which seemed to suggest a resolution.
Nevertheless, with numerous options in central defense and interest from clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Arsenal, and Manchester United, there is speculation that he could be sold to help Barcelona’s financial situation. Matteo Moretto clarified to Football España that there is no set asking price for Faye, as the club’s intention is to retain him. He will participate in preseason with the first team.
An exit for Faye cannot be entirely dismissed, especially considering that Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, and Inigo Martinez are currently ahead of him in the pecking order, with Eric Garcia and Clement Lenglet set to return from loans. Barcelona is likely to aim to offload surplus options as they strive to adhere to their salary limit this summer.
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