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Premier League cult icon who infamously scored two own goals in one game, 28, completes shock Dubai transfer

EX-PREMIER LEAGUE ace Wout Faes has left Leicester for a shock move to Dubai after the fallen giants' collapse to League One. The Foxes dropped to the third division after finishing second from bottom last season in the Championship. This…

By Kostas Lianos · The Sun

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 7:02 PM

Key Things to Know

Wout Faes has completed a transfer from Leicester City to Dubai-based Shabab Al-Ahli.
The financial details and contract length for the Belgium defender remain undisclosed.
The departure comes as Leicester reduces wages following relegation to League One.

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Former Premier League defender Wout Faes has departed Leicester City to complete a permanent transfer to UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli. The 28-year-old center-back joins the Dubai-based team as Leicester attempts to reduce its wage bill following relegation to League One.

Faes previously saw a proposed deadline-day switch to West Ham United collapse earlier in September. Financial terms and contract details for the Belgium international have not yet been disclosed by either club as manager Russell Martin's side sits 14th in League One.

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Premier League cult icon who infamously scored two own goals in one game, 28, completes shock Dubai transfer

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