Wydad set strict conditions for Thembinkosi Lorch return

South African forward wants to return as Moroccan club outlines revised contract proposal

Wydad Casablanca have opened discussions over a possible return for South African forward Thembinkosi Lorch, but the Moroccan club is only prepared to proceed if the player accepts a new set of contract conditions.

According to a reliable source, Lorch has informed the club that he would like to wear the Wydad shirt again. Club officials are understood to be open to the idea, although negotiations remain ongoing and no agreement has yet been completed.

The proposed reunion comes as Wydad continue assessing ways to strengthen their squad by bringing back familiar faces ahead of the new season.

Wydad exploring experienced options

As preparations continue for the upcoming campaign, Wydad Casablanca are evaluating the possibility of re-signing several former players.

The strategy is aimed at assembling a competitive squad capable of meeting the club’s ambitions during the new season.

Among the names under consideration is Thembinkosi Lorch, whose previous spell with the club has prompted discussions over a potential return.

According to the reported information, the player has expressed a willingness to come back, prompting Wydad to begin negotiations over the terms of a possible agreement.

However, while the club is interested in completing the move, it has also made clear that any deal must be concluded under revised conditions.

Revised contract terms proposed

One of the main points in the negotiations concerns the structure of Lorch’s proposed contract.

Wydad are reportedly prepared to offer the South African attacker only a short-term agreement rather than a long-term commitment.

The club also wants the financial package to differ from his previous spell, with a salary significantly lower than the one he previously received.

According to the reported information, those conditions reflect the club’s assessment of the player’s current situation, including the fact that he is now 33 years old.

The revised proposal forms the basis of the negotiations currently taking place between both parties.

Player open to negotiations

Despite the changes proposed by Wydad, Lorch is reportedly prepared to accept most of the club’s conditions.

That willingness has helped keep discussions moving, although negotiations have not yet produced a final agreement.

Both sides are still working through the remaining details before any official announcement can be made.

At this stage, the transfer remains under discussion rather than completed.

Decision expected in coming days

While negotiations continue, the coming days are expected to determine whether the proposed reunion becomes reality.

Wydad’s management remains receptive to bringing the experienced South African back to Casablanca, provided the remaining issues are resolved.

For Lorch, a return would represent another chapter with a club he is keen to rejoin.

Until both parties reach a final agreement, however, the move remains subject to ongoing discussions.

The outcome will depend on whether Wydad’s contract proposal and the player’s expectations can be fully aligned before the transfer window progresses further.