Barcelona are rethinking their strategy of spending a lot on new signings. The new method will imply scouting young footballing gems across the globe and bringing them in for small compensations amount and helping the grow to potential club stars. Yes, there are negotiations with the talented Brazilian Vitor Roque who could cost quite a lot for a teenager but that is an exception in the near future business plan. The first example of the ‘get them young-get them for as little as possible’ approach is the young Senegalese defender – Mikayil Faye.The Catalan great has confirmed the arrival of the 19-year-old African from Croatian side NK Kustosija Zagreb.##NAJAVA_MECA_7328002##“FC Barcelona and NK Kustosija Zagreb have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Mikayil Faye for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2027, with a release clause of 400 million euros.” reads the club’s official statement“The player has already passed the relevant medical tests at the Hospital de Barcelona and the Medical Services of the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, has seen the Club’s facilities and stepped on the turf of the Johan Cruyff Stadium dressed in the kit blaugrana.”✅ | Official: Barcelona announce the signing of Mikayil Faye from NK Kustosija on a contract until 2027. His release clause has been set at €400M. #fcblive pic.twitter.com/7Z2iMBU98d— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) June 19, 2023 Faye had been linked with both Chelsea and Dortmund this summer but has opted to move to Barcelona instead. The defender has passed his medical, signed his contract and will link up with Rafa Marquez’s Barcelona Atletico side. It’s thought Barca have paid around 1.5 million euros for his services.He’s made 13 appearances for NK Kustosija this season but has clearly caught Barca’s eye and will be hoping he can go on and make an impact in Catalunya.The teenager joined NK Kustosija in 2023 from the Diambars FC academy in Senegal and has also featured for the Senegal Under-17 team.
