Mikayil Faye to FC Barcelona?

Transfer confirmed.
Done deal.

Official, confirmed. Barcelona sign 2004 Senegal centre back Mikayil Faye from NK Kustosija — contract until 2027.

Release clause also confirmed: €400m.

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Mikayil Faye for next season, a Senegalese player who played for NK Kustosija Zagreb and who has signed for the next four seasons, until 2027. The defender will have a 400 million euro buy-out clause.

The centre-back stands out for his physical strength and good ball control from the left side of defence. He is a fast player and his intelligence on the pitch has already allowed him to become an international with the Senegal U17 team.

This is the club's statement:

"FC Barcelona and NK Kustosija Zagreb have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Mikayil Faye for the next four seasons, until 30 June 2027, with a termination clause of 400 million euros.

"The player has already passed the relevant medical tests at the Barcelona Hospital and the Medical Services of the Joan Gamper Sports City, has seen the club's facilities and has walked on the pitch of the Johan Cruyff Stadium wearing the kit. The only thing that remains to be done now is the official signing of the contract that will link him to the club."

Barcelona have now officially beaten Chelsea to the signing of Mikayil Faye from NK Kustosija.

The Spanish giants announced the deal on their official social media channels, with Fabrizio Romano adding some crucial details.

So, what is the latest on Mikayil Faye and Chelsea? Let’s take a look…

What’s the story?
Well, it was the Daily Mail who revealed that Chelsea were keen to sign the Senegalese wonderkid this summer.

Scouts from Stamford Bridge were said to be impressed by Faye’s ability to play anywhere across the backline, as well as his marauding style in bringing the ball out of defence.

After a week filled with speculations, Barcelona have officially confirmed the signing of 18-year-old defender Mikayil Faye from Croatian outfit NK Kustosija.

The Senegalese prospect had been on the radars of other top clubs like Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund. However, it is Barcelona who have completed the capture of the teenage centre-back.

“FC Barcelona and NK Kustosija Zagreb have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Mikayil Faye for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2027, with a termination clause of 400 million euros,” the official statement from the club read.

As expected, Faye is set to join the Barça Atletic team for the time being, although it has been reported that manager Xavi Hernandez wishes to keep a close eye on the teenager during the pre-season camp coming up next month.

As mentioned in the statement, Faye has signed a four-year contract with the La Liga champions until the summer of 2027. The deal also consists of a mammoth €400 million release clause.

A left-footed centre-back with good physical strength and ball output, Faye is tipped for a bright future in the game. And Barcelona will be hoping to see him flourish and become a first-team regular at the club very soon.

Barcelona have confirmed the arrival of defender Mikayil Faye from Croatian side NK Kustosija Zagreb.

The defender has passed his medical, signed his contract and will link up with Rafa Marquez’s Barcelona Atletico side. It’s thought Barca have paid around 1.5 million euros for his services.

Barcelona have officially confirmed the signing of Mikayil Faye from NK Kustosija Zagreb.

The 18-year-old nicknamed 'The Monster' will join Barca Athletic on a contract that will run until the summer of 2027.

A statement from Barcelona reads: "FC Barcelona and NK Kustosija Zagreb have reached an agreement for the transfer of the Senegalese central, who signs with the Club for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2027.

"The player has already passed the relevant medical tests at the Hospital de Barcelona and the Medical Services of the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, has seen the Club's facilities and stepped on the turf of the Johan Cruyff Stadium dressed in the Blaugrana kit"

Barcelona has set his release clause at €400m!
This contribution was last edited by Shishir7 on Jun 19, 2023 at 8:08 PM hours

FC Barcelona and NK Kustosija Zagreb have reached an agreement for the player Mikayil Faye for the next four seasons, until 30 June 2027 with a buy out clause of 400 million euros.

The player has undergone the requisite medical tests at Barcelona Hospital and the FC Barcelona Medical Services at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, visited the Club's facilities and stepped out on to the field at the Estadi Johan Cruyff dressed in a Barça shirt.

As such, all that remains is the official signing of his contract.

Presence for the defence
Born in Sedhiou in Senegal on 14 July 2004, Mikayil Faye started his career with Diambars FC in the Gambian league. His excellent performances led NK Kustosija in the Croatian Second Division to take an interest in him and the Balkan club signed in the winter transfer market. For the Zagreb club he made 13 appearances, 11 as a starter.

A left sided centre back who is quick and can bring the ball out, Faye is a Senegal under 17 international.

Agreement with NK Kustošija Zagreb for the transfer of Mikayil Faye to BarçaAtlètic.