Rulani Mokwena's Wydad Athletic Club have now reportedly reached an agreement with a new player.
The three-time CAF Champions League winners are said to be close to securing their first signing under the South African tactician after striking an agreement with Moroccan left-back Jawad Khalouk.
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The Red Castle are believed to be intent on strengthening their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign following a forgettable 2023/24 season that saw them finish sixth on the Botola Pro 1 table and exit the CAFCL at the group stage.
The club now seem to be doing exactly that, having reportedly reached an agreement to sign the 26-year-old fullback from COD Meknes.
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According to Moroccan outlet Al3omk, the player is expected to sign a contract that will keep him at Wydad for three seasons.
Khalouk has been praised by many in the country for playing an important role in helping Meknes return to the Morocco's top flight after an 11-year absence.
By the end of the 2023/24 season, the side achieved promotion by finishing top of the Botola 2 table with 58 points from 30 matches, winning 17 of them, losing six and drawing seven.
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Mokwena's team, meanwhile, are reported to have been involved in other deals, most recently being linked with free agent Zakaria Habti, who played under newly-appointed Kaizer Chiefs manager Nasreddine Nabi at AS FAR Rabat last season.