Expert assesses Faye, Sporting’s new signing: one of those who will... | OneFootball

Souleymane Faye, a forward from Senegal, is expected to arrive in Lisbon in the coming hours to undergo medical examinations and sign a contract with Sporting. He is praised by Rafael Lamas, a journalist from the Spanish daily Ideal and a deep connoisseur of Granada, who believes that the African has the right profile to succeed at Alvalade.

“He is very fast, intuitive, and has great physical ability, which allows him to press without major problems. He likes to play on the left, cut inside, and shoot at the goal. He is one of those who goes up against the opponent without fear, makes a difference in one-on-one situations, and crosses well,” the journalist explained in statements to the newspaper O Jogo.

Lamas assures that the 22-year-old forward, valued at 1.5 million euros, is a safe bet by the lions. “He is one of the biggest sensations at Granada. They paid 600 thousand euros for half of his rights and now they are going to sell him for a much higher amount. Just that detail says it all.”

“He is a great guy, works hard for the team, is good in the locker room, and does not shy away from challenges. He gets along well with everyone and will surely be very well accepted at Sporting,” concluded Lamas, reinforcing the idea that the Portuguese club has found a reinforcement with room for growth and personality to succeed.

Faye, who will cost 6 million euros + 2 in objectives to the lions' coffers, has been standing out with the Granada jersey, in the Spanish second division. In the 1,649 minutes he was on the field, the forward scored two goals and made six assists.

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