Sporting player let Rui Borges down against Celtic and is set to leave | OneFootball

Souleymane Faye is set to leave Sporting in this summer transfer window, as he has been unable to convince Rui Borges during pre-season. The Sporting coach still tried to give the player another chance against Celtic (4-1), adapting him to the right-back position, but the experiment did not produce the expected results.

Signed from Granada in the 2026 winter transfer window for around €6.5 million, the player arrived at Alvalade as an immediate bet. However, adapting to Portuguese football proved more difficult than expected, and the winger was never able to establish himself.

In an attempt to find room for the player in the squad, the coaching staff tested Faye in a deeper role on the right flank. Despite the new opportunity, the Senegal international did not live up to expectations, leading the green-and-white hierarchy to conclude that his future lies away from the club.

During his time at Sporting, he made just nine official appearances, registering one assist. The player’s contract runs until June 2030 and includes a release clause set at €80 million, although that figure is far from reflecting the current market reality.

Given the lack of room for him among Rui Borges’ options, the footballer’s departure is seen as an inevitable outcome. Sporting’s objective now is to find a destination for the player and try to recover part of the investment made.

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