Attention! Sporting's big-money signing may last only six months | OneFootball

Souleymane Faye could be on his way out of Sporting just six months after arriving at Alvalade. According to Spanish newspaper Estadio Deportivo, the Senegalese winger is not guaranteed a place in Rui Borges’ squad for the 2026/27 season, and his future remains uncertain.

Signed from Granada in the winter transfer window for around €6.5 million, the Senegal international arrived at the Lions amid high expectations. His performances in Spanish football suggested an immediate impact, but his adaptation ultimately did not go as expected.

According to the same source, Sporting’s officials were not fully convinced by the player’s performances during the second half of the season. Despite still being under contract until June 2030, Faye could leave Alvalade as early as this summer.

According to Estadio Deportivo, the forward’s future is still under review. Several scenarios are on the table, including a loan move to gain more playing time or even a permanent transfer. What is certain is that, at this stage, Souleymane Faye does not have a guaranteed place in Sporting’s squad for next season, despite still being protected by an €80 million release clause.

In service of Sporting, Souleymane Faye — valued at €4 million — has 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 has spent on the pitch, the player has recorded one assist.

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