Achraf Dari set for fresh start as Wydad negotiations with Al Ahly move forward

Achraf Dari is edging closer to a return to Wydad, with negotiations over the Morocco defender’s departure from Al Ahly progressing during the current summer transfer window.

There is a shared desire between Dari and Wydad to complete the move, while his future at Al Ahly appears increasingly likely to lie away from the Egyptian club.

According to sources close to Radio Mars, the 26-year-old is moving towards terminating his contract with Al Ahly, which would bring his time at the club to an end and clear the way for a return to his former side.

The same sources say discussions over the separation are advancing, with Dari keen to begin a new chapter in his career. That situation has opened the possibility of the defender rejoining the club where he developed through the youth ranks.

Dari has not made the expected impact during his spell with Al Ahly, either from his own perspective or in the eyes of the club’s supporters. As a result, the prospect of his departure has become a major possibility during this transfer window.

At the same time, negotiations between the Morocco international and Wydad have made noticeable progress. Wydad’s management is seeking to reach a final agreement with the defender, amid a clear willingness from both sides to conclude the deal.

Some details still need to be settled before the move can be officially announced. However, the current indications suggest that an agreement could be completed during the summer transfer window.

A return to Wydad would have particular significance for Dari. The Moroccan club was his route into professional football, and it was there that he established his reputation before moving abroad and beginning a career with clubs outside Morocco.

Dari left a strong impression during his first spell at Wydad before securing a move into European football. He subsequently continued his career with other clubs before joining Al Ahly.

If the transfer is completed, Wydad would regain a player familiar with the club’s environment and its expectations. The club would also acquire a defender with substantial experience in both domestic and continental competitions.

Dari’s potential return would represent an important addition for Wydad not only because of his previous knowledge of the team, but also because of the experience he has gained in the years since leaving Morocco.

The defender has played numerous matches at continental level and has developed further through his time abroad. He has also gained international experience with Morocco.

That background could allow Dari to help Wydad in the challenges awaiting the team next season, as the club seeks to assemble a strong squad capable of competing at both domestic and continental level.

Wydad supporters are waiting for the negotiations to be concluded officially. Dari’s possible homecoming carries both sporting and emotional importance, given his status as a product of the club who previously made his mark in its colours.

Should all parties reach a final agreement over the termination of his Al Ahly contract and his transfer to Wydad, Dari will have the opportunity to begin another chapter with the club that provided his first steps in professional football.

His return would consequently become one of Wydad’s notable deals of the summer, bringing back a former academy player after years of gaining experience in domestic, European and international football.