Ex-Betis winger eyed to strengthen Sporting in January | OneFootball

Sporting has contacted Granada in an attempt to secure the services of the Senegalese winger Souleymane Faye, 22 years old, who has been standing out for the Andalusian team in Spain’s Second Division and is already the subject of an initial proposal.

The young attacker, known for his speed and ability to create imbalance on both the right and left flanks, is on the green and white board’s priority list as an additional quality option to strengthen Rui Borges’ attacking line.

The Lions’ interest in the player comes even after they have almost secured another player and as they continue to monitor other alternatives to reinforce the wings. The Alvalade club wants to get ahead of the competition, especially from Spanish clubs who are also following the player.

Throughout his young career, Souleymane Faye has been building a gradual path through Europe, after graduating from the Galaxy Football Academy in Dakar. He moved to Spain in 2021, first on loan to Granada’s B team, before signing for Talavera. In 2023, he moved to Betis, where he spent two seasons. Last summer, he moved to Andalusia for 600 thousand euros.

This season, Souleymane Faye — valued at 1.5 million euros — has already played 20 official matches for Granada: 18 in the Spanish second division and two in the Copa del Rey. In the 1,574 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the player has recorded two goals and six assists.

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