Nampalys Mendy is poised to leave European football behind as he considers a potential switch to Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca following the expiration of his contract with RC Lens.
The Senegalese international, whose current deal with Lens concludes on 30 June, is reportedly exploring options for the next chapter of his career.
After a season in which he struggled for consistent playing time—registering only 11 Ligue 1 appearances and 591 minutes—Mendy is said to be open to fresh challenges outside Europe.
At 32, the experienced midfielder is now in discussions with Wydad Casablanca, one of Africa’s most storied football clubs.
Preliminary talks between the two parties have already taken place, with further meetings planned in the coming days.
A proposed deal would reportedly include a one-year contract with the option to extend, aligning with both the club’s strategic objectives and Mendy’s own career goals.
Mendy’s potential move would mark his first venture into African club football, despite his rich continental experience with Senegal.
A key member of Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad in 2021, the former Leicester City and Nice player brings with him a wealth of top-flight experience and tactical discipline.
Wydad Casablanca, who finished third in the recently concluded Moroccan Botola Pro season, have secured a spot in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States from 14 June to 13 July.
The competition adds a layer of urgency to the club’s transfer plans, as they aim to reinforce the squad with seasoned professionals ahead of the global tournament.
For Mendy, the move presents an opportunity not only for more regular playing time but also for a leadership role at a club with continental pedigree and international visibility.
His background includes spells at Monaco and Leicester City—where he won the FA Cup—and he is known for his positional intelligence and composure on the ball.
Should an agreement be reached, Wydad would gain a player with both European pedigree and international experience, while Mendy would embark on a new and intriguing chapter in his professional journey—his first on African soil.
