
Raja Club Athletic Closes Summer Transfer Market 2025
Raja Club Athletic concluded the summer transfer period of 2025 with moves described as balanced, as the management of the Green Eagles was keen to mix the return of some experienced names with the signing of new elements that combine experience and ambition. These steps reflected the club's desire to build a competitive sports project aimed at regaining local and continental brilliance.
One of the most notable features of Raja's transfer market this summer was the return of three players who previously wore the green jersey, led by Moroccan international defender Badr Benoun after a successful stint in the Qatari Stars League. Mohamed Mekkazi also returned to the team in a free transfer from Al-Wehda Saudi Club, while Raja regained the services of Ismail Maqdam after an unsuccessful experience with Al-Ula Saudi Club.
In terms of new signings, Raja signed forward Ismail Khafi from Al-Qadsiah of Kuwait to strengthen the attack, while Akbiri Al-Alawi, the former captain of Olympique Safi, added significant experience to the midfield after recently winning the King's Cup. The team also included Nigerian international Moses Orkuma, the former captain of the Tunisian club Ittihad Monastir, to enhance the fighting strength in midfield.
The team's support was not limited to experience alone, as Raja secured a notable deal by signing Bilal Ould Al-Sheikh, the Moroccan-Dutch player who had a stint with Volendam in the Dutch Premier League, to bolster the right flank. In contrast, the club gave opportunities to promising young talents like Moaad Al-Dhahak (20 years old) coming from Ittihad Tawraka on loan, and Othman Al-Sharaibi (22 years old) coming from Metz in France with a contract extending until 2027.
On the departing side, Raja terminated the contracts of Tunisian players Hani Amamou and Marwan Zila, while Hussein Rahimi embarked on a new experience in the UAE League through Al-Ain after an impressive season with the Eagles. Additionally, Zakaria Labib was loaned to Chabab Soualem.
With these moves, Raja has outlined the features of a renewed team that balances immediate readiness with future aspirations. The club's management has laid the foundation for a medium-term project aimed at returning Raja to the path of championships after years of fluctuation, in a step that confirms the ambition to return to the podiums of local and continental titles.
One of the most notable features of Raja's transfer market this summer was the return of three players who previously wore the green jersey, led by Moroccan international defender Badr Benoun after a successful stint in the Qatari Stars League. Mohamed Mekkazi also returned to the team in a free transfer from Al-Wehda Saudi Club, while Raja regained the services of Ismail Maqdam after an unsuccessful experience with Al-Ula Saudi Club.
In terms of new signings, Raja signed forward Ismail Khafi from Al-Qadsiah of Kuwait to strengthen the attack, while Akbiri Al-Alawi, the former captain of Olympique Safi, added significant experience to the midfield after recently winning the King's Cup. The team also included Nigerian international Moses Orkuma, the former captain of the Tunisian club Ittihad Monastir, to enhance the fighting strength in midfield.
The team's support was not limited to experience alone, as Raja secured a notable deal by signing Bilal Ould Al-Sheikh, the Moroccan-Dutch player who had a stint with Volendam in the Dutch Premier League, to bolster the right flank. In contrast, the club gave opportunities to promising young talents like Moaad Al-Dhahak (20 years old) coming from Ittihad Tawraka on loan, and Othman Al-Sharaibi (22 years old) coming from Metz in France with a contract extending until 2027.
On the departing side, Raja terminated the contracts of Tunisian players Hani Amamou and Marwan Zila, while Hussein Rahimi embarked on a new experience in the UAE League through Al-Ain after an impressive season with the Eagles. Additionally, Zakaria Labib was loaned to Chabab Soualem.
With these moves, Raja has outlined the features of a renewed team that balances immediate readiness with future aspirations. The club's management has laid the foundation for a medium-term project aimed at returning Raja to the path of championships after years of fluctuation, in a step that confirms the ambition to return to the podiums of local and continental titles.