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Rennes has taken a decisive step in incorporating Mika Faye into their squad this season. The French club, which had previously shown interest in the young Senegalese defender months ago, has made a new offer that could be hard for FC Barcelona to refuse. According to the latest reports, Rennes has increased their initial proposal to 10 million euros, a significantly higher amount than previously discussed.
Rennes' interest in signing Faye is not new. The French club had already expressed interest during the previous transfer window, but their initial offer of around 7 million euros was deemed insufficient by the Barcelona board. Now, as reported by Sport, with Barcelona's need to trim their squad and generate income, Rennes' 10 million offer could be a very tempting incentive.
Other suitors exist, but Rennes gains advantage
In addition to the financial increase, Rennes is willing to meet some of Barcelona's demands, such as retaining 20% of Mika Faye's economic rights in any future transfer. This type of clause, allowing the Catalan club to benefit from a future sale, has been crucial in other recent Barcelona deals as they aim to maximize revenue in an increasingly competitive market.
Interest in Faye is not limited to Rennes alone. AS Monaco is also closely monitoring the young center-back and is expected to formalize their interest in the coming days. However, Rennes' offer is currently the most concrete and could set the stage for Faye's move to Ligue 1. The transfer window is still open, and the future of Mika Faye could be determined in the next few weeks.
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