Wydad signs ex-Zamalek defender; deal details revealed
9 January 2026
Deal Announcement
Wydad Sporting Club confirmed on Friday that Moroccan defender Salah Mesdaq has signed with the club during the ongoing winter transfer window. The official statement notes that the contract runs for one and a half seasons, with an option to extend for an additional season.
Background and Move
Mesdaq previously spent time with Zamalek in Egypt after arriving from Nahda Zemamara in Morocco. The spell did not bear fruit, and he left the club by mutual termination citing delays in salary payments.
Wydad's New Signings
With this addition, Mesdaq becomes the fifth new signing for Wydad in this window, following the arrivals of Wasem Ben Yedr, Naeem Beiar, Nabil Khali, and Ayman Al-Wafi.
Coach's Involvement
Amine Ben Hashem, the current Wydad coach, played a pivotal role in securing the deal, having previously coached Mesdaq during his time at Zemarra.
Past Experience
According to KOOORA, Mesdaq appeared in 16 official matches for Zamalek, totaling 1,083 minutes on the pitch.
Punchline 1: If defense wins titles, Wydad just hired a wall with legs.
Punchline 2: January window? More like a season-long subscription to solid backline vibes.
