Wydad Athletic Club is close to signing the Royal Army goalkeeper

Wydad Sports Club entered into serious negotiations with the Royal Army to contract with goalkeeper Mehdi Benabid during the 2025 winter transfer period, and the Red Club aims to strengthen its ranks with a new goalkeeper after the unsatisfactory performance presented by Youssef El Mouti in the first half of the season.

According to informed sources, Mehdi Benabid is open to the idea of ​​joining Wydad, and all that remains is for the Red Club to reach an agreement with the Royal Army regarding the financial compensation. Wydad is looking forward to concluding the deal as soon as possible in order to strengthen the goalkeeping position.

Hassan Baabisha, the sporting director of Wydad Club, is leading the contract negotiations with Benabid, after obtaining approval. Coach Rulani Mokoena, Wydad seeks to complete the deal in a timely manner before the start of the winter Mercato, which begins on January 15, 2025.

Wydad Sports Club is looking to strengthen its ranks in all positions, Goalkeeper Benabid is considered an important option to improve performance in the coming months, and negotiations with the Royal Army are expected to play a decisive role in completing the deal.

Currently, Wydad Athletic Club occupies fifth place in the league. The Moroccan League standings table with 27 points, after 7 victories, 6 draws and 4 defeats, and it seeks to strengthen its ranks to continue competing for the first ranks.