Raja Casablanca has reached an agreement with Algerian midfielder Yousri Bouzok for an amicable termination of his contract.
The decision comes after a series of conflicts that soured the player’s relationship with both the club and head coach Ricardo Sá Pinto.
According to sources close to the situation, Bouzok has opted to forgo all financial claims in order to facilitate his departure.
His exit is set to be finalized during the upcoming January transfer window, marking the end of a tumultuous chapter with the Moroccan giants.
The midfielder’s desire to leave had been evident for some time, as he distanced himself from training sessions and reportedly clashed with Sá Pinto.
Tensions peaked after a heated argument in the locker room following Raja’s CAF Champions League match against Mamelodi Sundowns.
This confrontation led to Bouzok being summoned twice before the club’s disciplinary committee, further straining relations.
Speaking after the Sundowns match, Sá Pinto acknowledged the discord, confirming the disagreement with Bouzok and hinting that the player’s future at Raja was uncertain.
The club’s management responded by signaling their openness to transfer offers, allowing Bouzok’s agent to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Raja faces additional challenges as it works to lift a transfer ban imposed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
The club is reportedly negotiating settlements with former players who lodged disputes with the FRMF’s arbitration committee.
Among those involved are Marouane Hadhoudi, Mohamed Mekazi, and Marouane Fakhr, whose cases must be resolved before Raja can reenter the transfer market.
Bouzok’s departure underscores a period of instability for the Casablanca-based club.
The midfielder, who joined with high expectations, struggled to make a lasting impact on the team, and his fallout with Sá Pinto effectively sealed his fate.
Raja’s focus now shifts to rebuilding its squad and addressing administrative hurdles ahead of the winter transfer window.
The amicable resolution with Bouzok may provide the club some financial breathing room, but the challenges of lifting the transfer ban and addressing player grievances remain pressing.
As the January window approaches, Raja’s management will need to act decisively to navigate these complexities and position the team for a stronger second half of the season.
