Wydad aims to pull off another Ziyech-style coup! | OneFootball

After Ziyech, Wydad is preparing another masterstroke!

Wydad aims to pull off another Ziyech-style coup!

Morocco could soon become the stage for another sensational move in the transfer market. After securing Hakim Ziyech, Wydad Casablanca is reportedly harboring the bold ambition of bringing Sofiane Boufal back home, according to journalist Nabil Djellit. The idea? To reunite the magical duo from the 2022 World Cup—Ziyech and Boufal—the pair that captivated Moroccan fans during the Atlas Lions’ epic run in Qatar.

Wydad, a club steeped in prestige across the African continent, is dreaming up a project worthy of its reputation. According to Djellit, the Casablanca management is closely monitoring Boufal’s situation at Union Saint-Gilloise. The player, who has yet to recapture his best form since arriving in Belgium, might welcome a return to his homeland to reignite his career. The prospect of a Ziyech–Boufal duo in the iconic red-and-white jersey is enough to set fans’ imaginations alight.

Between dream and reality

For now, however, this scenario remains more fantasy than actual negotiation. Moroccan media have already denied any official contact between WAC and Boufal’s camp. Still, hope lingers: the idea of Moroccan stars returning home fits a new trend—one where the league is attracting more and more high-profile players. And in Morocco, when Wydad dreams, the whole country holds its breath.