NK Kustosija assistant coach Ugo Klingor is full of praise for Barcelona signing Mikayil Faye.

The 18 year-old defender signed from Croatian Second Division NK Kustosija this week.

"If we compare them at the same age, I would say that Mikayil is more explosive and powerful than (Josko) Gvardiol. He is technically better and has more shooting ability," Klingor stated.

Klingor coached RB Leipzig's Croatian centre-back at Dinamo Zagreb's youth academy.

He added, "He is a player with a good knowledge of the game and who reads the matches very well. He is an exceptional player and a great project for Barça."