Editor Note: This article is translated from the original written in French by Pan-Africa Football's Omar Chraibi
Senegalese striker M'Baye Niang, player of Wydad Athletic Club (WAC), officially announced his departure from the team in a touching message posted on his Instagram account. With 1.2 million followers, his message of thanks addressed to supporters, managers, and teammates quickly made fans of the Casablanca club react.
The 30-year-old forward spent three months at the club, scoring two goals in eight matches after arriving from Italian club Empoli on a free transfer. His last appearance was off the bench in Wydad's 1-0 victory over Olympique Safi on November 29.
A remarkable story with Wydad
In his message, Niang expressed his gratitude to the club:
“The history of the club, the project, but above all the fervor of the supporters have, from the start, motivated me to join you, and I thank the managers for their trust.”
The former Rennes and AC Milan striker highlighted the importance of supporters in his experience at the club, whom he describes as “the heart and soul of Wydad”.
A departure with pride
Although he is leaving the club, Niang says he is proud to have contributed to the team's success:
“I gave everything to contribute as much as possible to the success of the club, and I leave with the pride of having been one of your players.”
He also sent a message to his teammates, encouraging them to continue fighting to carry the Wydad colors high: "To my teammates, keep fighting and giving everything on the pitch to make Wydad shine!”
It's just goodbye
Despite his departure, Niang specifies that it is not a definitive goodbye: “This club left its mark on me, and I will always remain one of your first supporters. Thanks for everything Wydad. It’s not goodbye, it’s goodbye.”
This announcement marks the end of a chapter in the striker's career even if WAC supporters expected more from the former AC Milan player.
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