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Wout Faes completes permanent move from Leicester City to Shabab AlAhli Dubai FC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Wout Faes completes permanent move from Leicester City to Shabab AlAhli Dubai FC

Summary

Wout Faes has finalized a permanent transfer from Leicester City to UAE Pro League's Shabab AlAhli Dubai FC. The Belgium international, who joined Leicester from Reims in 2022, made 136 appearances and scored six goals during his four-year tenure at the club. His departure comes as Leicester City prepares for the upcoming campaign without the experienced centre-back. Faes will now continue his professional career in the UAE after the terms of the transfer were agreed upon.

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•Wout Faes transfers to Shabab AlAhli Dubai FC.
•Faes played 136 matches and scored six goals for Leicester City.
•He spent four years with Leicester after joining from Reims.
•The move marks a shift in Leicester's defensive lineup.

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12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Leicester City confirm departure of defender in permanent deal

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Wout Faes has completed a permanent move to UAE Pro League side Shabab AlAhli Dubai FC from Leicester City.The Belgium international leaves after four years at the club, having joined from Ligue 1 sid...
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