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Fenerbahçe Eyes Surprise Center-Back Target After Vedat Muriqi Transfer
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Fenerbahçe Eyes Surprise Center-Back Target After Vedat Muriqi Transfer

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fenerbahçe is actively seeking to sign a new center-back following the departure of Vedat Muriqi.
  • The club is reportedly considering Wout Faes, who plays for Leicester City, as a potential transfer target.
  • Faes can play both right and left center-back positions and spent the latter half of last season on loan at Monaco.

Fenerbahçe has intensified its transfer activities since İsmail Kartal took the helm as head coach, aiming to strengthen the squad, particularly in the center-back position. After initiating their transfer business with Vedat Muriqi, the club is now focusing on adding defensive reinforcements.

According to TRT Spor, Wout Faes has emerged as a surprise candidate for Fenerbahçe's defense. The Belgian player, currently under contract with Leicester City, is being evaluated by the Istanbul club. Faes, who is capable of playing both right and left center-back, spent the first half of the previous season with Leicester City and the second half on loan at Monaco.

The 28-year-old defender has one year remaining on his contract with the English club. Fenerbahçe is expected to make a formal decision regarding a move for Faes in the coming days. Last season, Faes participated in 32 official matches for Leicester City, contributing one goal and one assist.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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