On a Monday, Leicester announced the transfer of Wout Faes to Shabab Al Ahli, a club located in Dubai. Faes is a 28-year-old Belgian international central defender with 28 caps for Belgium. He joined Leicester in September 2022. After his loan spell with Monaco ended last season, the club did not retain him. Faes has signed a three-year contract with the club in the United Arab Emirates. The deal is a permanent transfer and is subject to international clearance. Faes had been linked with several clubs, including Panathinaikos and PAOK. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €10.00m.