Mika Faye Set for First Team Preseason with FC Barcelona

Mika Faye to Join First Team for Preseason The Senegalese defender will have the opportunity to prove he’s ready to make the leap. Despite significant offers, the player prioritizes staying with the Blaugrana.

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Even though it’s only early April, FC Barcelona has already decided that Mika Faye will be part of the first-team preseason in the summer, including the US tour. This doesn’t entirely rule out any market moves beforehand, but that’s not the plan for now. What is certain is that the Senegalese won’t be doing preseason with the Barça B team, whether or not they secure promotion to LaLiga Hypermotion.

Faye’s impressive performances for Barça Atlètic have accelerated the plans regarding the defender. He’s been a key player in Rafa Márquez’s side this season, and interesting proposals for the African player haven’t been long in coming. If Barcelona decided to sell now, they would make double the amount they initially spent on him, which was less than five million.

The player’s confidence and the interest from prominent European clubs willing to integrate him into their first teams mean Barcelona must make a decision: either keep Faye in the first team or consider parting ways with him, either through a paid loan, partial sale, or a sale with a buy-back option.

Mika Prioritizes Barça Despite Offers In any case, Barcelona is clear that based on meritocracy, Mika will join the first-team preseason, regardless of the coach. The center-back will have the chance to prove he deserves a spot in the senior squad. Last summer, Faye was part of the US tour, more due to squad requirements than real chances of staying under Xavi’s orders.

As for the defender, he is focused on continuous improvement and finishing the season on a high. Despite tempting offers, Faye prioritizes wearing the Blaugrana jersey. Succeeding at Barcelona is his goal, and that’s why he’ll always prioritize the Barça project over more lucrative alternatives. However, there are certain minimums in terms of trust and sporting projection that any player needs to see to be convinced that, by doing things right, they can grow in their current club.