Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that Thembinkosi Lorch has left the club, almost two years after joining from Orlando Pirates, as coach Miguel Cardoso trims his squad.
Lorch is set to rejoin Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club on a permanent two-year deal, following a successful six-month loan spell. The move comes after Wydad and Sundowns agreed on the transfer.
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Sundowns said in a statement: “Thank you, Nyoso! After two unforgettable years, one league title, 26 appearances, seven goals and four assists, the Yellow Nation thanks and celebrates Thembinkosi Lorch. Wishing you all the best as you start the next chapter of your journey!”
Lorch also posted on Instagram: “As I turn to the next chapter of my career, I want to thank Masandawana for welcoming, embracing and supporting me. To the Chairman and The Board, thank you for allowing me to spread my wings up North. To my former teammates, Coaches and Technical Team, I am privileged to have played with you and under your guidance. Ka Bo Yellow Masandawana ✌️”
At Wydad, coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem sees Lorch as a key addition to the attack, with options to play him as a central striker or second forward. Now the Casablanca-based club will shift its focus to signing a left-back, after cancelling plans for a right-back and striker.
Wydad’s summer window has been busy. Alongside Lorch, the club has signed Amin Abou Fath (Kuwait), Joseph Bakasso (Manima Union, DR Congo), Walid Sebbar (Nahdat Zemamra), Abdelghafour Lamirat (Olympic Safi), Guilherme Ferreira de Oliveira (Vilafranquense, Portugal), Bart Myers (Borac Banja Luka, Bosnia), Hamza El Ouasti (Ittihad Tanger), Hamza Hanouri (Fath Rabat), Stefan Aziz Ki (Young Africans, Tanzania), and Sofiane Amrabat (free agent).
