It is now reported in Morocco that Wydad Athletic Club have learned how much it will cost the club to sign Thembinkosi Lorch on a permanent deal from Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of the season.
During the recent January transfer window, Lorch surprisingly joined Wydad on loan from Sundowns for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign.
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His signing was sanctioned by Wydad thanks to the recommendation of manager Rulani Mokwena, who had also signed him from Orlando Pirates during his tenure at Chloorkop.
Lorch became the second South African star on Wydad's books after Cassius Mailula.
Since joining the Moroccan giants, Lorch has appeared in every match he has been available for, with the player registering three starts and two substitute appearances so far.
Now, according to Le360 Sport, Wydad have expressed interest in turning the 31-year-old's loan move into a permanent deal at the end of the season.
The aforementioned publication claims that Wydad's management are convinced by Lorch's ability and have learned that it will cost $500,000 (R9.1 million) to sign the attacker when his loan ends.
Elsewhere, Mokwena seemingly continues to receive the backing of the club regarding some of his decisions, as a new performance analyst has reportedly been appointed by the Casablanca outfit at the request of the South African tactician.
It is reported that Wydad have hired Senegalese video performance analyst Abdoulaye Seck to join Mokwena's technical staff, which comprises Allan Freese as technical advisor, Sinethemba Badela as assistant coach, Sibusiso Makitla as performance analyst, Sibusiso Mahlangu as fitness trainer, and Youssef Achami as second assistant coach.
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Mamelodi Sundowns have been contacted for comment but could not be reached prior to publishing.
By Lukhanyo Mtuta
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