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The name Mikayil Faye (20 years old) is starting to make some noise in Europe. Last spring, we introduced you to this young Senegalese central defender belonging to FC Barcelona. He had just celebrated his first selection with the Lions of Teranga, offering himself a first goal in the match against Gabon (3-0). Now all that remains for him is to play at the highest level and regularly, he who is an essential pawn of Barça B. This is good because there are people interested, especially in Ligue 1.
According to our information, several French clubs are particularly active on this issue and not just any clubs. First, there is AS Monaco, which will play in the Champions League this season after finishing 2nd in Ligue 1 last spring. Initial contacts have already taken place between the two managements, while Mohamed Salisu, Guillermo Maripan and Thilo Kehrer are the only sure values in this position within the Monaco squad, ahead of the youngsters Soungoutou Magassa and Chrislain Matsima.
Monaco in the footsteps of Mikayil Faye
The club from Le Rocher is not alone. According to our latest information, other French clubs are interested. Nice could be one of them. Franck Haise’s new team needs at least one player in a position where Jean-Clair Todibo is expected to leave for Juventus in the coming days. Only Dante remains in the hinge, even if a player like Youssouf Ndayishimiye, a defensive midfielder by training, can help out in this position.
FC Barcelona’s response, and even their position on Mikayil Faye, are not yet known. The Catalans, well-stocked in central defense, need to free up wages to attract new reinforcements during this transfer window. Sending the young Faye on loan would allow the Blaugranas to watch their nugget progress at the top level. At 20, the defender needs playing time to, possibly, return to Barcelona in a few months with greater experience.
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