Wydad AC reach agreement with Sundowns to sign Thembinkosi Lorch

Moroccan club Wydad Athletic Club de Casablanca has reached an agreement with its South African counterpart, Mamelodi Sundowns, to sign Thembinkosi Lorch permanently. Wydad had signed Lorch on loan to participate with the team during the second half of the 2024-25 season and at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Wydad AC management have decided to sign the South African attacker from Mamelodi Sundowns on a permanent basis following his impressive performances with the team.

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Lorch scored a goal for Wydad AC against Juventus at the Club World Cup. Reports indicate that Wydad had already reached an agreement with Sundowns management to activate the purchase of Lorch’s contract.

Lorch’s agent arrived in Casablanca to finalize the final transfer agreement. Wydad Athletic Club was eliminated from the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup after losses to Manchester City, Juventus, and Al Ain. The club is preparing to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.

EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Ablam Gnamesso for Pan-Africa Football.