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Leicester City could regret 23-year-old’s exit after immediate impact for League One rivals: Opinion

Leicester City may already be ruing their decision to let Wanya Marcal leave last season after his strong start at Stevenage.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:46 AM
Leicester City could regret 23-year-old’s exit after immediate impact for League One rivals: Opinion
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Euan Walsh argues Leicester City may regret letting 23-year-old winger Wanya Marcal leave for League One rivals Stevenage.
  • Marcal joined Stevenage on a free transfer in September after leaving Leicester City at the end of last season.
  • The winger scored and assisted on his EFL Cup debut and netted in his first two league appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Euan Walsh argues that Leicester City could regret releasing 23-year-old winger Wanya Marcal after his impressive start at League One rivals Stevenage. Following his departure at the end of last season, Marcal signed with Alex Revell's side on a free transfer in September. He made an immediate impact, providing a goal and an assist on his EFL Cup debut and scoring in each of his next two league matches.

The piece highlights Leicester City's difficult start to the League One campaign under manager Russell Martin, with the Foxes sitting 17th after winning just two of their opening eight games. Walsh suggests that instead of relying on heavy transfer overhauls, the club must improve its player judgement and place greater trust in academy prospects such as Sammy Braybrooke, Will Alves, and Louis Page.

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