Wout Faes leaves Leicester for UAE club Shabab Al Ahli
The Belgian defender departs after four years, ending Leicester's attempts to offload a high earner as the club adjusts to League One.
What to know
- Faes departs after four years and 136 appearances, during which Leicester suffered back-to-back relegations from the Premier League and Championship.
- The move represents Leicester's continued effort to reduce wage bill and offload high earners as the club adjusts to League One football.
- A potential transfer to West Ham collapsed on the English deadline in September; the UAE Pro League's later window provided the exit route.
- Transfer details and fees were not disclosed by either club.
Faes was a poor-performing defender whose departure is appropriate for Leicester's rebuilding.
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“I remember watching him against Everton the other year- he might be the worst centre back I've ever seen.”
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“Out-of-favour Belgium international defender Wout Faes has left Leicester City to join United Arab Emirates club Shabab Al Ahli.”
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Faes completes move to Shabab Al Ahli
Leicester City confirmed Faes's permanent transfer to UAE Pro League side Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC. The deal was finalized after the UAE Pro League deadline window remained open when the English transfer window closed.
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I remember watching him against Everton the other year- he might be the worst centre back I've ever seen.
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