Raja Casablanca begin squad rebuild after releasing five players

Raja Casablanca have started reshaping their squad ahead of the new season after confirming the departure of five players following the end of the 2025/26 football campaign.

The Moroccan giants announced on Tuesday through their official social media platforms that the contracts of five players had expired, bringing their respective spells at the club to an end.

The players leaving Raja are Mouad Dahak, Moussa Kante, Hilal El Ferdoussi, Abdelkrim Baadi and Bissar Halimi.

Five departures mark start of Raja’s rebuilding process

The exits signal the beginning of a new phase for Raja Casablanca as the club aims to rediscover its place among Morocco’s and Africa’s elite football teams.

After an underwhelming campaign by their high standards, the club is looking to refresh its squad and build a stronger team capable of competing on multiple fronts.

The technical committee is now expected to focus on recruitment as Raja prepares for a new season with renewed ambitions.

Raja fall short in Moroccan league title race

Raja Casablanca ended the 2025/26 season in third position with 56 points, finishing three points behind champions Maghreb Fes.

Maghreb Fes secured qualification for the CAF Champions League alongside runners-up Renaissance Berkane, leaving Raja outside the top two spots.

The result increased pressure on the club to make improvements ahead of the next campaign as they seek to return to the top of Moroccan football.

African giants target squad reinforcement

With the club determined to reclaim its position among Africa’s leading football sides, Raja’s technical team has begun evaluating potential transfer targets.

The focus will be on strengthening key positions and assembling a squad capable of challenging domestically while competing in continental competitions.

The departure of five players is expected to be only the beginning of Raja Casablanca’s summer changes as the club prepares for a new chapter.