Young star defender wants to stay at Barcelona amidst several transfer rumors

Being one of the players available from the beginning of the preseason training sessions, Mikayil Faye has had a decent time under Hansi Flick. After his Porto rumors had gone cold, Flick had entrusted him that he would get the chance to feature in the next season's XI, and it seems that Faye is ready for the responsibility.

Even though he had ankle discomfort, due to which the Senegalese defender couldn't feature against Man City, he did make a difference when he arrived. Coming in the 64th minute, Mika Faye executed a few vital blocks, which helped FC Barcelona an edge above their Clasico Rivals after the 90 minutes.

However, Faye had an unfortunate game against AC Milan. Getting only 13 minutes of regular play, and that too, the center-back was entrusted with his non-conventional left-back role. Moreover, when the game stood at 4-3 against Barcelona in the penalties, Faye missed the crucial penalty, resulting in Barcelona's first loss of the season.

Faye wants to stay at Barcelona amidst several transfer rumors

Analyzing from Barcelona's perspective, even though he became the reason for Barca's defeat against the Milan club, he had a decent overall preseason tour. Seeing the potential the defender possesses, many clubs have shown significant interest in the young center-back. According to reports, Monaco and Nice have an interest in acquiring the defender's signature.

AS Monaco has already started the initial talks with FC Barcelona; the French club seems interested in Faye's deal. Not only this, another French club, Nice, has also made a first offer for the center-back. Despite Flick's special admiration for Faye, the Blaugrana club had opened the door for him if he wanted to leave.

However, it turns out that, like many of his teammates, Faye doesn't want to leave the club and considers FC Barcelona's project the best for himself. Not only does this seem to be a significant decision for Faye, who seems to dream of his future at Barca, but Faye's availability can be crucial in Barca's current injury crisis.

Faye, who has been the leader of the Barca Athletic backline, possesses significant capabilities to lead the Barca back-four in Araujo's absence. Thus, even though it isn't finalized, chances are that being Flick's favorite, Faye would continue at the Blaugrana club for the next season.