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Barcelona monitors Mika Faye's playing situation amid struggles at Nuremberg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Barcelona monitors Mika Faye's playing situation amid struggles at Nuremberg

Summary

Mika Faye, who joined Nuremberg on loan from Rennes, has yet to make an appearance this season in the German second division. The former Barcelona defender has faced challenges with playing time since leaving the Catalan club in 2024, where he was once seen as a top prospect. Nuremberg manager Miroslav Klose has praised Faye's training performance, indicating potential for future playing time. Barcelona is keeping tabs on Faye's progress, maintaining a buy-back option and a percentage of any future sale.

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By the Numbers

•Mika Faye is on loan at Nuremberg from Rennes.
•Faye has not appeared in any games this season.
•He made only 12 appearances for Rennes last season.
•Nuremberg's manager has spoken positively about Faye's training.
•Barcelona retains a €25 million buy-back option on Faye.

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10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona keeping tabs on former defender struggling for minutes at his new club

What they're saying

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Mika Faye left FC Barcelona for Rennes in the summer of 2024, but he has yet to find the regular playing time that seemed likely when he first emerged with Barça Atletic. Now on loan at Nuremberg in ...
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