Mikayil Faye hopes to confirm his next team soon. The Senegalese knows that FC Barcelona has put him on the market and, barring any surprises, he will end up leaving for a total of 11 million euros net, plus 4 extra 'kilos' in variables. The 'overbooking' of centre-backs has led the Barça board to include the 20-year-old player on its discard list, beyond being a defender with notable projection.
However, Barça is not willing to give up on Faye in the long term. According to the latest information about Sédhiou, the club wants to reserve a buyback option for 40 million euros, valid until June 2026. Mika is currently valued at €10M, but his price could increase exponentially in the coming months if to settle in a 'top' league.
Barça's demands complicate Mika Faye's departure
At the moment, France is emerging as the most likely destination for the young centre-back. Lille and Stade Rennes are very attentive to their future and willing to pay the price set by Barça, but the buyback clause raises doubts for both clubs. The same thing happens with PSV Eindhoven and Eintracht Frankfurt, two teams that remain in the 'race' for the Senegalese, although the defender would prioritize reaching Ligue 1 to facilitate his adaptation (the language and meeting several compatriots favor him).
Previously, Inter Milan gave up the idea of signing Faye, refusing to accept the buyback clause imposed by Barça due to its interest in incorporating young footballers in the long term. Another of the 'big boys' that was very interested in Mika was Bayern Munich, although the Bavarians did not make a formal offer. For the Catalans, it is important to be able to make money with Sédhiou, but it is also important to keep an ace up their sleeve for the future.