Pacheta all but confirms star's move to Sporting: I wish him all the best | OneFootball

Souleymane Faye is already preparing for the trip to Lisbon, where he will undergo medical exams preceding his transfer to Sporting. The Granada coach, Pacheta, seems to consider the player's departure practically confirmed, which is why he was left out of the squad for the game against Castellón.

In a press conference, the coach explained that "the Faye issue is advanced. We have to wait, but the kid has the opportunity to sign with a team that competes in the Champions League and practically solve his family's life. It's not an easy situation for a 22-year-old boy."

Despite recognizing the player's quality, the coach appeared calm about his absence: “I wish him the best because he is a kid who deserves all good things, just as I wish the best for Granada. It's one less and a good player, but I'm not overly concerned because we have alternatives,” he pointed out.

Before the conference, Faye himself made a point of saying goodbye to his colleagues and staff at Granada. Always smiling, the winger admitted to being “happy” with what the future holds for him and there were many messages left for the footballer on social media (Learn more HERE).

This season, wearing the Granada jersey, Souleymane Faye – valued at 1.5 million euros – played 21 games: 19 in the Second Division and two in the Copa del Rey. In the 1,649 minutes he was on the field, the forward, who had a contract until 2029, scored two goals and made six assists.

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