Wydad Athletic Club have completed the return of Morocco international Yahya Attiyat Allah, with the former Al Ahly defender signing a one-year contract ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Moroccan club announced the deal on Sunday, confirming that Attiyat Allah will rejoin the side where he established himself as one of its most prominent players. His arrival is part of Wydad’s preparations for the new campaign and is intended to strengthen the squad with a player who combines experience at club and international level.
Attiyat Allah is expected to provide additional quality at left-back, a position the club are seeking to reinforce before the start of the season. Wydad are also counting on his familiarity with the team and its environment, having previously enjoyed a highly successful spell with the club.
The 29-year-old’s earlier performances for Wydad helped establish his reputation before he moved abroad to pursue a professional career. He first left the Moroccan club to join Russian side Sochi, later making the switch to Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
His spell with Al Ahly represented another important stage in his career, but he will now return to the club where his performances first brought him widespread recognition. Wydad believe his knowledge of domestic and continental competition can make him an important addition as they seek to build a competitive squad for the coming season.
The club said the contract formed part of its policy of recruiting players with the technical and physical experience needed to improve the team’s competitiveness. Attiyat Allah’s previous relationship with Wydad is also viewed as an advantage, given his understanding of the club and its supporters.
His return is not an isolated move by Wydad during the current transfer window. The club have also announced the signings of former players Yahya Jabrane and Aymane Hassouni, continuing a strategy focused on bringing back footballers who have previously worn the Wydad shirt.
Wydad’s latest recruitment plans are aimed at creating a team capable of competing strongly during the 2026-27 campaign. The return of Attiyat Allah gives the club a player with experience of both Moroccan football and higher-level challenges outside the country, while also reuniting them with one of the key figures from a previous period of success.
For Attiyat Allah, the move marks a return to the club that played a major role in his rise and the emergence of his profile as a leading Moroccan player. Wydad will hope his experience with Sochi, Al Ahly and the Morocco national team can now help them achieve their ambitions in the season ahead.
