Souleymane Faye could be heading for a Sporting exit | OneFootball

Souleymane Faye arrived at Sporting in the winter transfer window from Granada for around €6.5 million, but his future is already starting to be discussed, with the possibility of a loan move gaining momentum for next season.

The 23-year-old Senegalese forward has not managed to establish himself among Rui Borges’ options. Despite the investment and the expectations surrounding him, his sporting impact has been limited. The winger has yet to make a single start and has seen his role diminish in recent decisions, even being left out of the squad for the biggest matches, such as the derby against Benfica and the Clássico against Porto.

The green-and-white coach believes he still lacks collective routines and an understanding of the team’s dynamics, just as our newspaper had previously reported (Learn more HERE). Strong competition in the squad and the demands of the tactical system have made it harder for him to break through.

A loan move appears to be the most likely solution for 2026/2027, with Sporting’s management believing the player needs to compete regularly in order to develop. The idea is to place him in a more stable competitive environment in order to speed up his progress and reassess his potential.

In service of Sporting, Souleymane Faye — valued at €4 million — has made eight official appearances: five in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Champions League and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 155 minutes he has been on the pitch, the player has recorded one assist.

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