Morocco and Cote d’Ivoire left-back Hamza Mendyl is being linked with a move from Greek side Aris Saloniki to Wydad AC in his home city of Casablanca.
The 28-year-old defender, who is currently on the books at Aris in the Greek Super League 1, is the subject of fresh speculation over a return to Morocco’s Botola Pro Inwi, with Wydad named as a possible destination. The reported probability of the transfer remains unclear and is listed as “?”, underlining the rumour status of the talks.
Mendyl, valued at €900k, could prove a relatively low-cost option for Wydad as they look to strengthen at left-back. With no contract expiry date publicly listed for his Aris deal, it is not yet known whether he would command a fee or potentially become available as a free agent if his situation in Greece changes.
Born in Casablanca on 21 October 1997, the 1.79m defender is a left‑footer who operates primarily as a traditional left-back. He holds dual nationality, representing both Morocco and Cote d’Ivoire at national level in terms of eligibility, and has gained experience in European football with Aris, wearing shirt number 37.
Recent data lists him as part of the Aris Thessaloniki set-up, though detailed, verified match-by-match statistics – including specific opponents, dates, scorelines and individual performance metrics – are not provided in the current information, meaning his most recent outing for the Greek club cannot be independently confirmed here.
With his market value steady at around €900k and his prime years ahead of him, a switch to Wydad AC would represent a significant step back into Moroccan football for a Casablanca-born defender whose career has largely unfolded abroad. If the move materialises, it could offer Mendyl a platform to re-establish himself closer to home and reshape the next chapter of his club career.
