Leicester City signs defender Faes as Fofana replacement

Leicester City has signed Reims defender Wout Faes on a Five-year contract for an undisclosed fee geared towards international clearance.

Faes scored four goals for Reims last season.

The 24-year-old comes in as a replacement for Wesley Fofana, who joined Chelsea for about £70m on Wednesday.

Faes said; “It’s an amazing feeling – it’s not sunk in yet. This is the dream step in my career and I’m very happy to be here.

“I’m progressing year after year, and I hope to continue doing the same here.”

“All the facilities and knowledge is here to help me to get even better. I will have to work hard, but I will give 100% to help the team.”

He played 37 league games for Reims last season, scoring four goals as they finished 12th in the league.

Faes has one cap for Belgium, as a substitute in a Nations League game against Poland in June.

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