Gambian forward Baboucarr Faal is on the verge of completing a high-profile transfer from Karpaty Lviv to Czech Republic giants Viktoria Plzen after both clubs reached an agreement to activate his €3 million release clause, Footy-Africa can exclusively confirm.
The move marks another major step in the rapid rise of the 23-year-old attacker, who only joined Karpaty Lviv in February 2026 from city rivals Rukh Lviv in a deal believed to be worth around €500,000.
Faal has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Ukrainian Premier League, establishing himself as one of the league’s most exciting attacking talents. The left-footed forward scored nine goals and provided five assists in 26 league appearances combined for both Lviv clubs during the 2025/26 season.
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His performances attracted growing interest from clubs across Europe, with Viktoria Plzen now winning the race for his signature as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season and European competition commitments.
Known for his pace, technical ability and composure in the final third, Faal’s expected switch to the Czech top flight represents a significant milestone in his career.
