Karpaty are showing interest in Faal, despite his existing contracts. It will be determined this week where he will continue his career.

Karpaty have signed 22-year-old Gambian forward Baboucarr Faal from Rukh to replace Ihor Krasnopir, who had departed for Polissia Zhytomyr. The player's transfer value is reported to be 700 thousand dollars. The date for the player's official presentation and the specific details of his contract have not yet been made public. Faal joined Rukh in February 2025 and in the current 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he has scored 7 goals and provided 1 assist in 16 appearances.