Wout Faes has left Leicester City to join Shabab Al Ahli, the club confirmed. The defender, 28, departed after four seasons with the Foxes.
The Belgian arrived at Leicester from Ligue 1 side Reims for a reported £15 million. He helped Leicester gain promotion from the Championship the following season. Last year, Faes began the campaign with Leicester back in the second tier again before joining AS Monaco on loan for the second half of the season.
He had been linked with a move away from the club in the summer. That speculation has now been settled after he played his first game of the season in League One earlier this month.
The Move From Reims
Faes joined Leicester from Reims for a reported £15 million. He arrived midway through the 2022/23 season.
His first full season came in 2023/24, when Leicester earned automatic promotion from the Championship.
The Monaco Loan
Faes joined AS Monaco on loan for the second half of last season. The move allowed him to gain experience at a top European club.
The Final Months at Leicester
This season, Faes returned to Leicester for the League One opener. He played his first game of the campaign earlier this month, marking his return to action after the Monaco spell.
The move to Shabab Al Ahli followed soon after. The club confirmed the transfer, ending speculation about his future.
The Numbers With Leicester
Faes featured 136 times for Leicester in all competitions. He scored six goals across that run.
Here is the breakdown of his time at the club:
- Joined Leicester from Reims for a reported £15 million
- Made a significant number of appearances in the 2023/24 Championship season
- Made a significant number of appearances for AS Monaco on loan
- Played 136 times in all competitions for Leicester
- Scored six goals for the club
The Transfer To Shabab Al Ahli
Shabab Al Ahli play in the UAE Pro League. The club has signed Faes as their new defensive option.
What Comes Next For Faes
Faes moves to a new country and a new league. The move to Shabab Al Ahli marks a fresh start for the defender.
The transfer brings to an end a chapter of his career that saw him become a regular at Leicester. His 136 appearances and six goals speak to his importance to the club.
The Reaction From Leicester
Leicester confirmed the transfer. No further statement from the club has been issued.
The Verdict On The Deal
This is a clean break for Leicester. Faes leaves on good terms after four years at the club.
The move ends months of speculation. The club has now acted on the rumours that followed him throughout the summer.
Key Facts Box
- Joining fee: £15 million from Reims
- First season at Leicester: 2022/23, second half
- Promotion season: 2023/24, Championship
- Loan spell: AS Monaco, second half of last season
- Total appearances: 136 for Leicester
- Goals: six for the club
- Age: 28
The transfer is done. Faes is gone, and Leicester move on.
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