Wydad awaits Benabid's response to the renewal and Ziyech raises controversy before the upcoming session
The Athletic Club Wydad The Athletic Club is witnessing a state of anticipation and controversy over the future of two of the team's most prominent stars, namely the star Hakim Ziyech and the goalkeeper Mahdi Benabid, as part of the management's efforts to restructure the team in preparation for the new season.
A decisive session awaits Hakim Ziyech
Sources revealed that there is an upcoming session that will bring together the club president and the player Hakim Ziyech, described as "the maestro," to discuss his situation within the team in the coming season. This session comes at a time when the team is witnessing the return of big names with whom Ziyech previously played in the national team, such as Yahya Attiya Allah andYahya Gibran, which raises the ceiling of optimism for an exceptional season.
The sources indicated that there is a clear desire on the part of the administration to continue Ziyech with the team, especially with the player bound by a contract with Wydad that extends until the summer of 2027. The administration hopes to find a formula For his continuation and benefiting from his great experience, especially after his recovery from the surgical operation he underwent and confirmations that he began to regain his usual level.
Mahdi Benabid's contract renewal crisis
In a separate file, the management of Wydad is still awaiting an official response from goalkeeper Mahdi Benabid regarding the renewal offer submitted to him. The current situation is very sensitive, as the goalkeeper's contract has only one year remaining, which puts the club in a difficult position.
The danger of Benabid leaving for free
Analysts warn that the status quo with Mahdi Benabid means that the player may leave next season for free without the treasury of Wydad benefiting from any financial sum, which is not the case. Acceptable in light of the transitional phase the club is going through and the urgent need to strengthen its financial resources.
This situation puts the goalkeeper before a crucial choice: either agree to a renewal and continue with the team, or search for a new team at the present time to ensure that he does not leave for free at the end of the season.
The files of Ziyech andBenabid represent a real test for the management of Wydad in dealing with the stars. The team, as the management seeks to maintain the basic elements while preserving the club’s financial interests. The fans of the Red Club hope that the management will succeed in convincing the duo to continue, to present a strong season that will return the team to the podium.
The most important question remains: Will Mahdi Benabid agree to renew his contract, and will the club president succeed in convincing Hakim Ziyech to continue with the team? The coming days alone will be enough to answer these questions that are preoccupying the minds of Wydad fans during this sensitive period.
