Wydad Casablanca president Hicham Aït Menna has confirmed that the club will secure three new signings before the close of the summer transfer window.
Speaking to Moroccan daily Assabah, Aït Menna assured supporters that the reigning African giants remain active in the market.
“The summer transfer window is not yet over for Wydad,” he stated. “We have needs in three positions identified by the coach. We will therefore sign three players, in accordance with the request of the technical staff.”
The announcement underlines the club’s determination to address squad gaps before the new season intensifies. According to Aït Menna, the recruitment drive is based on specific recommendations from head coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem, who has made it clear where reinforcements are most urgently required.
Local media reports suggest that Benhachem has prioritised strengthening the full-back areas, highlighting shortages in both the right-back and left-back positions.
This defensive concern has been evident in recent performances, prompting calls for immediate action in the market.
The identity of the third targeted position has not been publicly disclosed, although sources within the club indicate it is linked to improving balance across the squad.
Aït Menna’s confirmation brings clarity amid weeks of speculation over Wydad’s transfer strategy. Supporters had grown increasingly eager for news of incoming players, especially after the club endured a testing campaign last season and faced challenges in key defensive roles.
The president’s remarks appear aimed at reassuring fans that the technical staff’s requirements will be met before the registration deadline.
Wydad Casablanca, one of Morocco’s most successful and decorated clubs, has been active throughout the summer window but has so far focused on selective rather than wholesale changes.
The plan to finalise three more additions suggests the club is targeting quality signings to make an immediate impact rather than simply increasing squad numbers.
Coach Benhachem, who returned to lead the team with the task of restoring dominance both domestically and in continental competitions, has been vocal about building a side capable of competing at the highest level.
In previous comments, he stressed the importance of “balancing the squad with the right profiles” rather than rushing into deals that do not fit the team’s tactical plans.
The emphasis on reinforcing the full-back positions reflects modern football’s demands, where wide defenders play a crucial role both defensively and in attack.
Wydad’s current depth in these roles has been tested in recent months, with injuries and inconsistency leaving the squad vulnerable on the flanks.
As the summer window nears its conclusion, the club’s transfer activity is expected to accelerate. Fans will be watching closely for official announcements, hoping that the incoming players will provide the stability and quality needed for a strong campaign ahead.
Aït Menna’s clear commitment to fulfilling the technical staff’s requests may also serve as a statement of intent, signalling Wydad’s readiness to invest in the right areas to compete for major honours once again.
