Leonino exclusive confirmed: Sporting block Lorient move for Faye | OneFootball

Souleymane Faye continues to have his marching orders from Alvalade, but contrary to what has been reported in recent hours, Sporting do not intend to let the winger leave on loan, as our newspaper had already reported in a Leonino Exclusive. Sporting’s SAD is focused on a permanent transfer and has already rejected an initial approach from Lorient in that regard.

According to Record, the French club tried to secure the signing of the young Senegal international through a temporary loan without an option to buy, a proposal that was promptly turned down by the green-and-white officials. The structure led by Frederico Varandas believes that this type of deal does not serve the Club’s interests.

Signed from Granada in the winter transfer window for around €6.3 million, Faye has never managed to establish himself at Sporting. The 23-year-old winger made just nine official appearances and played 155 minutes, falling well short of the expectations created when he arrived at Alvalade.

Despite his limited sporting impact, the Lions believe there is still a market for the player and are looking to recover a significant part of the investment made just six months ago. With that in mind, the priority is a permanent sale rather than another loan move.

In service of Sporting, Souleymane Faye — valued at €3 million — made nine official appearances: five in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Champions League and two in the Portuguese Cup. In the 161 minutes he spent on the pitch, the player recorded one assist.

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