Shobeir stirs controversy over Soufiane Benjdida's transfer to Wydad

Ahmed Shobair has reported that financial obstacles may stand in the way of Soufiane Benjdida's transfer from Al Ahly FC to Wydad Casablanca, following reports that the latter is interested in loaning the player.

Shobeir stated in his radio comments: "There is talk circulating that Wydad Casablanca will make an official offer to Al Ahly FC to sign Soufiane Benjdida on loan, and Moroccan clubs in general have been suffering from financial crises for a while, so money is tight."

He added: "Soufiane earns a large salary at Al Ahly FC, and let's assume that what is being written is true, and let's hypothetically say that Al Ahly FC agreed to let the player go, then he would say take him and bear his salary. Will Wydad be able to pay the money for Benjdida? Because his salary is high, will this happen? I don't think so."

Reports have confirmed that Wydad Casablanca is considering making an official offer to sign Soufiane Benjdida from Al Ahly FC on loan during the upcoming winter transfer window.

Since joining Al Ahly FC from MAS Fes last summer, the player has appeared in 8 matches in the Egyptian League, totaling around 395 minutes of play without scoring any goals, but he has managed to provide two assists for his teammates.