Wydad Athletic Club have finalized a deal to sign striker Hamza Hannouri from FUS Rabat, marking one of their first moves in the special FIFA-sanctioned transfer window ahead of the Club World Cup.
The Moroccan giants, who recently appointed Mohamed Amine Benhachem following the departure of South African coach Rulani Mokwena, are acting swiftly to reinforce their squad.
Benhachem has reportedly approved two initial additions to the team, both of whom are expected to be unveiled in the coming days.
According to sources close to the club, Hannouri has agreed terms with Wydad on a three-year contract.
The striker’s arrival is seen as a crucial step in the club’s preparations for the upcoming Club World Cup, which kicks off in June.
Alongside Hannouri, Wydad have also secured the services of Burkinabe international Stéphane Aziz Ki.
A definitive agreement has been reached with the player’s agent, and the midfielder is set to join the Casablanca-based outfit for two seasons.
The financial details of the deal include a signing bonus of $300,000 for the first year and $350,000 for the second.
Aziz Ki touched down in Casablanca on Monday and is expected to undergo a routine medical examination before officially signing with the club.
His arrival was initially reported by Africafoot on Sunday and has now been confirmed by club sources.
Wydad’s transfer activity signals an aggressive push to rebuild and strengthen the squad after a transitional period that included a managerial change.
With the Club World Cup looming, the team’s leadership is determined to bring in high-quality, battle-tested players capable of competing on the global stage.
Club officials are reportedly in ongoing talks with additional targets as they look to deepen the squad further.
The focus remains on adding experience and technical quality—key attributes needed for a strong showing in an elite international competition.
“The goal is to be competitive, not just participate,” a source close to the club commented, underlining the seriousness with which Wydad is approaching the coming months.
The Moroccan side will be under the spotlight when the Club World Cup begins in June, and with these new signings, expectations will be high among supporters eager to see their team succeed on the world stage.
