Official: Souleymane Faye joins Sporting with a release clause of... | OneFootball

It’s official. Souleymane Faye is the new Sporting player. The Senegalese reinforcement, 22 years old, has signed a contract until 2030 and will have a release clause of 80 million euros. The forward will wear the number 15, which has previously been worn by names such as Manuel Ugarte, Eric Dier, and Amaral, who commented on Sporting’s victory against PSG.

The winger, coming from Granada, represented the Galaxy Football Academy in Dakar, before being recruited by the Andalusian club in 2022. He then wore the shirts of Talavera de la Reina and Real Betis before returning to Granada at the start of this season.

The new signing for Rui Borges did not hide his satisfaction at representing the Alvalade Club. “I accepted the offer because Sporting is a great Club. Whoever comes to Sporting has many goals to achieve. I will be able to grow and win many titles here,” revealed the forward on the club’s channel.

Finally, Souleymane Faye addressed Sporting fans, who hope the Senegal international will stand out with the lion on his chest: “Thank you very much for the support. I received many messages asking me to come. I’m already here and now I want to enjoy it. Thank you”.

Wearing the Spanish club’s shirt, Souleymane Faye - valued at 1.5 million euros - played 21 matches: 19 in the second division and two in the Copa del Rey. In the 1,649 minutes he was on the pitch, the forward scored two goals and made six assists.

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