Wydad Reject Big-Name Offers Ahead of Club World Cup Showdown

Moroccan powerhouse Wydad Casablanca has made it plain that performance, not profile, is the main priority as they get ready for a historic debut at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Drawn into Group G, Wydad will face elite opposition:

• Manchester City (England)
• Juventus FC (Italy)
• Al Ain FC (UAE)

Pedro & Mendy: Offers Declined

According to Al Mountakhab, intermediaries offered Wydad the services of two high-profile free agents:

• Pedro (former Barcelona and Chelsea forward)
• Benjamin Mendy (former Manchester City and France defender)

But Wydad’s technical leadership swiftly rejected the proposal, citing their commitment to building a cohesive, competitive team for both the Club World Cup and the 2024–2025 season.

The club emphasized a desire to invest in players aligned with the team’s long-term sporting vision, rather than banking on past reputations.

CAF's Elite in the USA

Wydad will be joined by:

• Al Ahly (Egypt)
• Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia)
• Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

Africa will field four teams in this expanded 32-team global showcase, set to kick off on June 14.