Thembinkosi Lorch and the date of his signing with Wydad: More details! | OneFootball

Has the deal reached its final stages?

Thembinkosi Lorch and the date of his signing with Wydad: More details!

Press reports that have been following the deal since its inception, particularly from Africafoot, revealed that the South African player's move is nearing completion, with only a few minor details remaining to be finalized. He is expected to sign the contract next Wednesday, August 13.

The turnaround follows intense pressure from the club’s passionate fans, who have been vocal about their desire to see Lorch return. His standout performances during his loan spell at Wydad in the second half of the 2024/25 season—particularly against Manchester City and Juventus in the Club World Cup—left a lasting impression.

Official communication from the administration

Under mounting pressure from disgruntled fans, Wydad president Hicham Aït Menna has personally intervened, re-establishing contact with the player in a decisive move.

While several clubs - including South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs, South Korea's FC Seoul, and Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq - had entered the race for his signature, reliable indications suggest Lorch has set his heart on a Wydad comeback. Club officials are prepared to formalize the agreement immediately upon the player's arrival in Casablanca, potentially concluding one of the window's most protracted negotiations.