Wydad pay outstanding debts as club await FIFA transfer ban lift

Wydad Athletic Club say they have fully settled all outstanding financial obligations linked to the disputes that led to their FIFA transfer ban.

The Moroccan giants confirmed that the current board has paid all amounts owed in connection with the cases, clearing the financial issues that resulted in the club being sanctioned.

Wydad are now waiting for FIFA to complete the necessary administrative procedures before the transfer ban is officially lifted.

The club’s confirmation is an important step as Wydad seek to regain full freedom in the transfer market and strengthen their squad ahead of their upcoming domestic and continental commitments.

The transfer ban had restricted the club’s ability to register new players, placing additional pressure on the board to resolve the outstanding disputes.

By settling the amounts in full, the current administration has moved to address the cases at the centre of the sanction and restore the club’s ability to operate normally in the transfer market.

However, the ban will not be considered officially lifted until FIFA completes its procedures and updates Wydad’s status.

Wydad will therefore have to wait for confirmation from world football’s governing body before proceeding with any player registrations that were affected by the sanction.

The club’s latest announcement is expected to provide relief to supporters, particularly as the Casablanca side look to build a competitive squad for the challenges ahead.

Wydad remain one of Africa’s most prominent clubs and have regularly competed for domestic honours and continental success. The lifting of the transfer restriction would give the club greater flexibility to reinforce its squad and plan for the coming season.

For now, the club says the financial side of the disputes has been resolved, with FIFA’s formal confirmation the remaining step in bringing the transfer ban saga to an end.