The striker joins through to 2030

Sporting Clube de Portugal have reached an agreement with Spanish side Granada CF to sign Souleymane Faye.

The 22-year-old Senegalese winger joins on a contract through to 2030, with a buyout clause set at €80 million.

Faye, who will wear the number 15 shirt, first played for Galaxy Football Academy in Dakar before being recruited by Granada CF in 2022. He then played for CF Talavera de la Reina and Real Betis Balompié, before returning to Granada CF at the start of the present season.

In the 2025/26 campaign, the Senegalese international has made 21 appearances (19 in the Spanish Segunda Division and two in the Copa del Rey) and scored two goals.

At his presentation as a Sporting CP player, which took place at a fado house in Lisbon, Faye spoke  to the club's media to express his satisfaction.

"I accepted the offer because Sporting CP are a great club. Anyone who comes to Sporting CP has many goals that they can achieve. I will be able to grow and win many trophies here," he said.

The striker defined himself as "a fast player who really likes one-on-one situations, and likes to help the team with goals and assists."

"I'm excited about being able to level up in my career, and playing in Liga Portugal is an opportunity to do that. I want to show my worth," he added.

"I'm looking forward to wearing this shirt and also to playing in the UEFA Champions League. It's a childhood dream for every player. I want to help the team achieve our objectives and, on a personal level, grow a lot and win trophies."

Finally, Faye addressed the Sporting fans: "Thank you very much for your support. I received many messages asking me to come here. I've arrived now and I want to enjoy it here."