Mikayil Faye arrives at 1. FC Nürnberg training camp, begins fitness buildup

Published Jul 24, 01:03 PM UTC

Mikayil Faye, the 22-year-old Senegalese defender signed by 1. FC Nürnberg for a reported €10 million, arrived at the club's training camp in South Tyrol on July 23, 2026. After extensive travel from Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Rome, and Munich, he met his coaching staff late Thursday evening. On Friday, Faye did not join team training but instead worked on a spinning bike in the fitness tent, focusing on basic endurance. Sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou stated the club will give Faye time and patience to build fitness, noting the team has capable players in his position. Head coach Miroslav Klose expressed confidence in the fitness team and his gut feeling that the signing will succeed. Faye arrived with inadequate fitness after only private training and limited match practice (two starts for US Cremonese). The loan deal runs until 2027 with limited financial risk for Nürnberg.

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