RAAL La Louviere completed the signing of 27‑year‑old Shaquil Delos on 30 June 2026. The ambidextrous full‑back, who spent two seasons with Grenoble Foot 38 (GF38), signed a contract through the end of the 2027‑2028 campaign and is set to feature immediately as a versatile defender.

Who is Shaquil Delos and what does he bring?

Delos arrived via Lille OSC, FC Chambly, AS Nancy‑Lorraine and Estoril (Portugal) before joining GF38 in the summer of 2024. Over two years he logged 60 competitive appearances, netted twice and provided four assists. His role at GF38 waned in 2025‑2026, partly due to competition from Gaëtan Paquiez and others. RAAL praises his pace, crossing quality and ability to play on both flanks.

Why is the transfer significant for RAAL La Louviere?

RAAL finished 15th in the Jupiler Pro League in the 2025‑2026 season. The club now seeks greater stability on the wings. Delos offers a player who, in a single season, wins an average of 2.5 duels per match and delivers 0.3 key passes per minute – stats that can broaden the team’s defensive width. His ambidexterity also adds tactical flexibility for manager Michele Michels.

How does Delos fit into the current squad?

RAAL currently has two regular right‑backs: Jérémy Boulanger and Lukas Vandenberg. Delos is likely to start on the left, a side where the club recently faced an injury crisis. His experience in France’s Ligue 2 and Portugal’s Primeira Liga brings a fresh perspective on possession and pressing. The club expects him to feature in roughly 70 % of the starting minutes within the first three weeks of the season (August 2026).

What does this mean for GF38?

Delos’ departure follows the loss of Gaëtan Paquiez to Pau FC. GF38 must now invest further in the right flank during the summer market. In an official statement the club praised Delos’ “professionalism, commitment and mindset,” yet it remains on the hunt for a replacement who can match his versatility.

What’s next for Delos?

Delos reports to the pre‑season camp in La Louve on 5 July 2026. His debut for RAAL is likely on 12 August 2026 against KRC Genk, where he will directly contest the left‑winger Milan Jovanović. Fans can expect a photo‑shoot on 8 July 2026, when the club unveils its new kit bearing Delos’ name.