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Wout Faes has joined Shabab Al Ahli. He leaves Leicester, after four years with the club, being from French side Reims. In total, he played
The 28-year-old Belgian was recently loaned out to Monaco, but they never punched on the option button to buy. The move came a bit out of the blue, but no secret the player himslef wanted to leave.
With the deadline for moves to the UAE Pro League still days away, the move must be seen as a surprise, but with this window still open, the move looks welcomed from all parties. Faes made more than 130 appearances and played a part in three relegations and one promotion.
Details of the deal and any payment made to Leicester for the transfer have not been disclosed by either club.
Faes, who has has earned 28 caps for Belgium since 2021, made his one and only appearance for the Foxes this term in their League One draw at Barnsley just before the start of the international break earlier in September.
Colchester United are delighted to have secured the signature of attacker Beryly Lubala.
Lubala joins on a short-term deal ahead of the U's trip to Shropshire this weekend. Welcome back, Beryly!
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— Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) September 25, 2026
He had spent the second half of last season on loan at Monaco, but the French club did not take up the option to make the move permanent.
It meant he once again took his place among Leicester’s high-profile and high-earning squad which became the focus of a summer clearout after suffering back-to-back relegations from the Premier League and Championship.
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Factfile:
Full Name: Wout Felix Lina Faes
Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 03.04.1998
Birthplace: Mol
Nation: Belgium
Club Career:Shabab Al AhliTransfer Fee: Undisclosed
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