Key Takeaways:
- Monaco has secured 27-year-old Belgian international Wout Faes from Leicester City on loan with an option to buy
- Faes has featured for 854 minutes in the Championship for Leicester this season and remains a regular Belgian national squad call-up
- With multiple defensive absentees, Faes is expected to be available for Monaco’s match against Lorient in Ligue 1 this Friday
Transfer Details and Loan Agreement
AS Monaco, facing a string of injuries among their defenders, have sought reinforcements by bringing in Belgian centre-back Wout Faes from Leicester City. The Principality club confirmed the deal, which sees the 27-year-old join on loan until the end of the current campaign. The loan contract includes an option for Monaco to acquire Faes on a permanent basis, with a purchase price ranging from 5 million euros to 10 million euros depending on his performances.
Faes previously signed for Leicester from French outfit Reims in 2022, with the Premier League side paying 22 million euros for his services at that time.
✅ DONE DEAL
🇲🇨 Wout Faes est un nouveau joueur de l’AS Monaco.
💰 Accord trouvé ce mardi entre l’ASM & Leicester City autour d’un prêt avec option d’achat.
🇧🇪 Faes est en route pour la Principauté et sera aujourd’hui à Monaco. #mercato #LCFC pic.twitter.com/ZSD8TrKmmI
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) January 13, 2026
Current Season and International Involvement
During the ongoing season, Faes has been on the pitch for Leicester City in the Championship for a total of 854 minutes. Despite not always being a regular starter for his club, he continues to be consistently called up by coach Rudi Garcia for the Belgian national team, underlining his continued importance at international level.
| Player | Age | From | To | Transfer Terms | Minutes Played (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wout Faes | 27 | Leicester City | AS Monaco | Loan (option to buy: €5-10m) | 854 |
Monaco’s Defensive Situation Ahead of Lorient Fixture
Monaco pushed to finalise Faes’ arrival in time for him to feature against Lorient in Ligue 1 on Friday. Head coach Sebastien Pocognoli currently finds himself with a shortage of fit central defenders: he can only call upon Eric Dier, as Thilo Kehrer is unavailable through suspension and both Christian Mawissa and Mohammed Salisu are out injured. Faes’ addition should offer immediate relief to Monaco’s defensive line.
