The future of the Moroccan goalkeeper Mehdi Benabid with his team Wydad Athletic Club has become surrounded by uncertainty, as the two parties have not reached an agreement regarding the renewal of his contract, coinciding with increasing interest in the player’s services during the current summer transfer window.
Today, press reports revealed that the Saudi club Al-Hazem has strongly entered the negotiation line to sign Benabid, placing him at the top of the list of players required to strengthen the team during the ongoing summer transfer market, in a move that threatens Wydad’s efforts to keep their outstanding goalkeeper.
According to press reports, Al-Hazem’s management sees Benabid as the ideal choice to reinforce the goalkeeper position, benefiting from the extensive experience the player has gained with Wydad Athletic Club. This Saudi interest comes after the club approached finalizing the deal for the Tunisian left-back Mohamed Amin Ben Hamida, reflecting a clear direction to strengthen the team with experienced players.
This new Saudi offer poses a significant obstacle to Wydad Athletic Club’s management, who have been striving to renew Benabid’s contract, considering him one of the key pillars the team relies on to achieve its ambitions.
The Moroccan sports community is closely watching the developments of this case to find out whether Benabid will continue playing in Moroccan stadiums or will choose a new professional destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
