Moroccan player Abdullah Himoud is close to returning to Wydad Athletic Club during the ongoing summer transfer window, after his desire to end his experience with French club Rouen, which did not meet his sporting aspirations.

Reports indicate that negotiations between Wydad's management and Rouen have made significant progress, while the player has shown his full readiness to return to the red castle, seeking to regain his sporting level and relaunch his football career.

Himoud moved to Rouen last summer, but his first season in Europe was not successful, as he only played 10 matches without scoring any goals or establishing himself in the starting lineup.

The player sees returning to Wydad as a new opportunity to revive his career, especially with the technical changes taking place at the red club, which is preparing to strengthen its squad with young players capable of competing in African championships and the Moroccan professional league.

This step falls within Wydad's new technical strategy, aiming to inject young blood into the team and build a competitive group capable of winning titles, under the supervision of the technical management that focuses on bringing in experienced names despite their young age.