Liverpool and Manchester United are set to compete in the battle for Barcelona’s Mikayil Faye. However, the Catalan club wants to promote him to the first team in the upcoming season.
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Liverpool and Man United both want Mikayil FayeBarcelona wants to keep the defender for next seasonHe will be promoted to the first team at the end of this season
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Barcelona’s youth team, Barca Atletic, is having a successful season and is competing for promotion this year. Faye has been one of the players attracting attention from scouts worldwide. Both Liverpool and Manchester United want to bring the Senegalese defender to their clubs this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Overall Picture:The report also states that despite interest from Liverpool and Man United, Barcelona still wants to retain Faye at the club and promote him to the first team in the upcoming season. The current coach of Barca Atletic, Rafa Marquez, is rumored to take over from Xavi Hernandez if the club fails to persuade the Spanish strategist to stay.
Did you know?
On April 18th, SPORT reported that Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, met with Faye’s representatives to discuss a salary increase for the 19-year-old player when he joins the first team. They also discussed the defender’s future at Barcelona to avoid wasting his talent in the youth team.
Faye’s Future?
Faye is expected to feature in Barcelona’s final match of the season against Cadiz. At the moment, he will focus fully on Barca Atletic as the team aims to secure a playoff spot for promotion.