Official! Souleymane Faye leaves Sporting, unveiled in France | OneFootball

Official! Souleymane Faye has been announced as a new Lorient signing. The winger leaves Sporting on loan, with the French club holding a purchase option set at €6.5 million, exactly the amount invested by the Lions in signing him from Granada.

". I know Lorient’s reputation for developing young players and playing attacking football," the Senegal international told the Club’s official media.

Faye - who was close to being hijacked - also revealed that he received good references through his cousin, Abdoulaye Faye. "He spoke very highly of the club. I can’t wait to discover the Moustoir stadium, meet the fans and help the team achieve its objectives this season," added the 23-year-old player.

Laurent Koscielny, Lorient’s sporting director, highlighted the winger’s speed, dribbling ability and room for development. "We have been following him for several months. His profile fits perfectly with the style of play we want to develop: speed, depth, attacking runs, dribbling ability, great commitment and potential for growth. His attitude impressed us," he explained.

In the 2025/26 season, in the 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 was on the pitch, the player recorded one assist.

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