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The Citizen
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Lorch set for Wydad stay after impressive loan spell
'The possibility of Lorch staying in Morocco is high because the club has already engaged him on a new deal,' said a source. Thembinkosi Lorch of Wydad in action during the 2024/25 Morocco Botola League match between Wydad and Hassania Agadir at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 9 February 2025 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix According to information gathered by Mgosi Squad, Thembinkosi Lorch is set to remain at Wydad Casablanca next season following his initial loan move from Mamelodi Sundowns. The winger has done enough to convince Wydad's management to offer him a deal that will reportedly keep him at the club for the next two seasons. ALSO READ: No doubt Delap will be England number nine: Chelsea's Maresca Lorch joined the Moroccan giants in January to reunite with former coach Rulani Mokwena, who has since left the club. In his short stint in North Africa, the former PSL Footballer of the Season has been in good form for the Casablanca-based outfit. The 31-year-old is also keen to remain in Morocco, provided the two clubs can reach an agreement. 'The possibility of Lorch staying in Morocco is huge because the club has engaged him on a new deal after he did well last season,' said a source close to both clubs. 'At this stage, it's still early, and the club will wait for the Club World Cup to conclude before taking the next step. He has become a popular member within the Wydad squad despite only joining a few months ago.' ALSO READ: Tottenham hire Brentford's Frank as new manager Lorch is part of the Wydad squad currently competing at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. He made 11 appearances in the Botola Pro League, scoring two goals during a spell in which he regained his form.
The South African
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Wydad eager to permanently sign Lorch from Sundowns
Wydad Athletic Club are reportedly eager to permanently sign Thembinkosi Lorch from Mamelodi Sundowns. Lorch joined the Moroccan giants on loan from the Brazilians earlier this year, and he appears to have impressed. He has featured in nine league games for Wydad, and has scored twice, including last week's winner against AS FAR Rabat. Thembinkosi Lorch joined Wydad earlier this year. Image: Wydad Athletic/X Now, according to Moroccan publication Sport7 , Wydad have submitted a formal offer to Sundowns for the services of Lorch. However, whether or not Sundowns will be keen to let the former Orlando Pirates man go remains to be seen. The 31-year-old attacker was expected to return to Sundowns ahead of next season, especially with Rulani Mokwena leaving Wydad. Mokwena is the one who convinced Lorch to join Wydad but the results were just not forthcoming during their time together. Meanwhile, Lorch is not the only player Wydad want to keep. They are also interested in retaining Cassius Mailula. However, this could be a complicated deal as Wydad may have to break the bank to sign the Toronto FC attacker. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
