Thembinkosi Lorch Linked With Surprise Wydad Exit Amid Interest from Libyan Giants

South African winger Thembinkosi Lorch is reportedly on the verge of a surprise exit from Wydad Athletic Club.

Reports have emerged that Libyan powerhouse Al-Ittihad is emerging as a potential destination in the upcoming January transfer window.

Despite being a key performer for Wydad this season, Soccer Laduma confirmed that sources have indicated that a lucrative offer has been submitted by the Libyan club for the 32-year-old attacker.

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A move appears increasingly likely as Wydad looks to reshape its squad, with the club reportedly close to signing Bolivian prodigy Moises Paniagua and pursuing veteran forwards Wissam Ben Yedder and Hakim Ziyech.

The former Orlando Pirates star has been in impressive form, tallying five goals and four assists in just 11 appearances this season, earning widespread acclaim across the continent.

His performances have kept him in the spotlight, even after being overlooked for the senior national team by coach Hugo Broos, who stated the player did not align with his tactical plans.

Interest from Al-Ittihad is not unexpected, as the club has already made significant investments in its attack this season.

The Libyan giants have spent over R20 million to acquire Togo international Yawo Agbagno from ASO Chlef and Kahraba from Al Ahly.

The 18-time league champions also have a connection to South African football, having signed Botswana captain Thatayaone Ditlhokwe from Kaizer Chiefs last year in a deal reportedly worth R15 million.

Furthermore, Wydad and the Tripoli-based club have a recent history of transfers, with Mauritanian midfielder Sidi Bouna Amar being the latest player to move between them.

Meanwhile, Thembinkosi Lorch’s legacy with the South African national team, Bafana Bafana, is defined by one of the most iconic moments in the country's recent football history.

He became a national hero during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations when he scored the late winning goal to knock out the hosts, Egypt, in front of a stunned Cairo crowd.

Despite that historic feat, his international career has been relatively sporadic, with only a handful of caps earned since his debut in 2018.

Injuries and fluctuating club form often hindered his consistency, leading to long periods of absence from the national setup.