Official: Nürnberg sign former Barcelona defender Faye

Senegalese defender Mikayil Faye joined Nürnberg from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais on an initial loan deal. The 2. Bundesliga outfit secured an option to buy at the end of his one-year spell in Germany. The 22-year-old joined Rennes from FC Barcelona for over €10 million a couple of years ago.

After an unsuccessful debut campaign in France, he spent last season on loan at Cremonese, where he has only started two Serie A games in their unsuccessful bid to avoid relegation. The center-back was a big prospect during his time with Barcelona's youth team, although he ended up leaving the club without a first-team appearance.