Moroccan forward Achraf Bencharki is close to joining Egyptian giants Al Ahly in a major winter transfer move.
Qatar Stars League club Al Rayyan SC officially announced the termination of Bencharki’s contract by mutual consent with the player opting to pay the release clause to facilitate his departure.
Reports indicate that Al Ahly is in advanced negotiations to secure his services ahead of the January transfer window. Bencharki, who joined Al Rayyan in September 2023 on a free transfer from Al Jazira (UAE), made 44 appearances for the Qatari club scoring 18 goals and providing 12 assists.
The 30-year-old is no stranger to Egyptian football, having previously been a player for Zamalek from July 2019 until July 2022. During his time with the White Knights, he was a prolific scorer winning the CAF Super Cup, two Egyptian Premier League titles, two Egypt Cups and the Egyptian Super Cup. Bencharki produced 26 goals and 14 assists in 73 league Egyptian Premier League appearances for Zamalek.
Bencharki’s arrival will mark the Red Devils’ fourth addition in this window, following the acquisitions of Slovenian striker Nejc Gradišar from Hungarian side Fehérvár FC on a permanent transfer as well as defender Mostafa El Aash from ZED FC on loan and midfielder Ahmed Reda from Petrojet on a permanent deal.
Al Ahly has also secured the services of Egyptian international Mahmoud Trezeguet, who currently plays for Al Rayyan on loan from Turkish club Trabzonspor. The club has finalized an agreement for his permanent transfer starting in June ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Additionally, midfielder Hamdi Fathi is set to rejoin Al Ahly on loan from Al Wakrah (Qatar) specifically to further boost the squad for the Club World Cup hosted by the United States.
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