Wydad Athletic Club agree one-year deal with Yahya Jabrane

Wydad Athletic Club have confirmed the return of former captain Yahya Jabrane on a one-year contract, as the Moroccan club continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the forthcoming season.

The move is intended to bring greater experience and stability to the team as the new campaign approaches. Jabrane is returning to what the club regards as his home after previously leading the side, and his arrival forms part of Wydad’s wider plan to reinforce their squad for the challenges ahead.

According to Moroccan website Elbotola, Wydad gave a warm welcome to the midfielder, placing their confidence in his extensive experience and detailed understanding of the club’s environment and traditions. The club believe those qualities can add significant value to the squad and help the team pursue its ambitions while giving their supporters further reason to celebrate.

Jabrane’s familiarity with Wydad is expected to help him settle quickly into the group. His return is also part of a broader recruitment strategy being pursued by the club’s new management, which is seeking to combine established experience with younger players.

The board have made contract renewals another immediate priority, with goalkeeper Mehdi Benabid and right-back Mohamed Moufid among the key players whose agreements are due to expire at the end of next season.

Wydad’s management are working to resolve both situations as soon as possible. Their aim is to prevent the players from reaching the stage at which they would be legally permitted to negotiate freely with rival clubs. If that happens, Wydad could risk losing important members of the squad without receiving a transfer fee.

Supporters are following the negotiations closely, particularly those concerning Benabid’s future. The goalkeeper was one of Wydad’s standout performers during the previous season and became one of the club’s most prominent players. His displays have earned him a special place among the team’s fans, increasing the interest surrounding the renewal talks.

Wydad have also been active in the transfer market. Last Saturday, the club announced the signing of three players, led by goalkeeper Rachid Ghanimi from Fath Union Sport. Ghanimi has agreed a three-season contract with Wydad.

The club also added Aymane Hassouni and Hamza Janallah as part of the same recruitment drive. Those arrivals, together with Jabrane’s return, reflect an effort to refresh the squad and improve its strength across different areas of the team.

The latest activity underlines the new administration’s intention to build a balanced side capable of competing strongly in all domestic and continental competitions. Wydad’s supporters are waiting for the club to turn that investment and squad planning into the trophies they have been hoping to see.