Wout Faes

2022 - 9 - 1

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Leicester City complete signing of defender Wout Faes from Reims ... (Sky Sports)

Leicester have added Reims centre-back Wout Faes to their defensive ranks; the 24-year-old has agreed terms on a five-year contract and is the Foxes first ...

Time is running out for clubs to do business in the transfer window. He's improved on his discipline in the last year or so and offers a bit of a goal threat going forward as well. "I'm progressing year after year, and I hope to continue doing the same here. And to avoid missing out on any of the news wherever you are, look out for live streaming of Sky Sports News on the Leicester and Chelsea agreed a fee for Fofana on Saturday, with the defender flying to the USA on Monday for his medical. Leicester have added Reims centre-back Wout Faes to their defensive ranks; the 24-year-old has agreed terms on a five-year contract and is the Foxes first outfield signing of the summer window; the deal comes a day after Wesley Fofana completed a move from Leicester to Chelsea

Wout Faes agreement revealed in classy message to Leicester City ... (Leicestershire Live)

The latest Leicester City deadline day transfer news as the Belgium international has signed a five-year contract at the King Power Stadium.

“It was also important not to rush and to wait for a project that met our requirements and those of the player. “Every supporter of the Stade de Reims remembers his furious climbs with the ball at his feet, his life-saving tackles in the very last moments of a meeting or his surly headers to come and snatch an important victory,” they wrote. A great craftsman of Reims' defensive solidity, in the top 10 best defences in Ligue 1 Uber Eats for the past two seasons, Wout sometimes knows how to turn into a goalscorer when the need arises, as evidenced by his four goals in the last championship. Tell us in the “We had a moral agreement with Wout, it was important to honour it,” he said. Upon announcing his departure from the club, Reims have sent a classy message to the central defender. Faes could make his debut in Sunday’s Premier League clash against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. “Good at duelling, intractable in the air, his sense of anticipation and movement also allow him to recover a good number of balls.” [King Power Stadium](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/king-power-stadium). In a statement on their official website, Reims continue their praise for the player both on and off the pitch. “The SDR thanks you and wishes you the best for the Wout sequel!” [City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) are reported to have paid a fee of around £15 million to the French club for his services, with the £70 million sale of [Wesley Fofana](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/wesley-fofana) to Chelsea freeing up funds in order for the club to bring in players.

Leicester City Transfer Window Day: Who Is Wout Faes? (Fosse Posse)

After spending two seasons in the Belgian first division with Oostende, he moved to Reims, where he started 73 matches in just over two seasons. SOCCER CUP ...

Would playing him with Söyüncü be the best thing in the history of ever? [Soccerment](https://soccerment.com/football-analytics/), on the other hand, rates him above Fofana last year, but they also seem to think Fofana was a midfielder so take that with a grain of salt. I don’t love the numbers, so I’m skeptical, but I really, really enjoy watching him play. Faes is the first first-team signing of the summer [transfer window](http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors) ( [sorry Alex](https://fosseposse.sbnation.com/2022/8/12/23303435/breaking-leicester-city-sign-goalkeeper-alex-smithies)). So that’s the range: Not as good as Amartey, but better than Fofana? After spending two seasons in the Belgian first division with Oostende, he moved to Reims, where he started 73 matches in just over two seasons.

Leicester complete £15m Wout Faes transfer from Reims to replace ... (The Sun)

LEICESTER CITY have made their first outfield signing of the summer after splashing out £15million to land Reims centre-half Wout Faes on a five-year.

"All the facilities and knowledge is here to help me to get even better. He made 37 appearances for Reims in Ligue 1 last season and romped to the club's Player of the Year award with his commanding performances at the back. [Premier League](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/premierleague/) defender and the centre-half says he can't wait to put in the hours at [the club's](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196651/leicester-city/) stunning £100million training complex. The Belgian overcame a tough start at Reims to become a huge hit with the club's support and had been on Newcastle United's radar, while Torino failed in a £10.5million bid to take him to Serie A last month. And 24-year-old Faes is determined to prove he is worth the wait as he looks to fill the huge void left by "This is the dream step in my career and I’m very happy to be here."

Leicester finally make a summer signing, landing Wout Faes from ... (Planet Sport)

Leicester City made their first outfield signing of the summer transfer window as they announced the arrival of Belgium international Wout Faes from Reims ...

It's something I have to respect is for the benefit of the club." "We have been unable to do it and I have to respect that. "The club is the most important. "I'm progressing year after year, and I hope to continue doing the same here. I trust the club. "Across the world there were many industries that were hit hard.

Leicester confirm signing of Wout Faes from Reims (90min)

90min revealed on Wednesday that Faes had emerged as Leicester's preferred ...

"I’m progressing year after year, and I hope to continue doing the same here. [90min revealed on Wednesday](https://www.90min.com/posts/leicester-closing-in-on-reims-defender-wout-faes) that Faes had emerged as Leicester's preferred replacement for Wesley Fofana, who has since completed his move to Chelsea for an initial £70m. "This is the dream step in my career and I’m very happy to be here.

Leicester City confirm signing of Wout Faes from Reims (Sports Mole)

Leicester City confirm the signing of defender Wout Faes on a five-year deal from Ligue 1 side Reims.

"I'm progressing year after year, and I hope to continue doing the same here. This is the dream step in my career and I'm very happy to be here," Faes told the club's official website. I will have to work hard, but I will give 100% to help the team."