Morocco attacking midfielder Aymane El Hassouni has joined Wydad AC from Libya’s Swehly on a free transfer, returning to the Casablanca club after helping his former side win the Libyan Premier League.
The 31-year-old has signed a contract with Wydad running until 30 June 2027. El Hassouni, who was born in Casablanca, previously represented the club between 2015 and 2023 before leaving for Qatar side Muaither SC.
He spent the 2025-26 campaign with Swehly, making 19 appearances and scoring four goals in the Libyan Premier League. His season ended with the club being crowned Libyan champions, adding to a collection of domestic honours gathered during his career.
El Hassouni originally joined Wydad’s senior side from the club’s under-19 team in 2015. He also had a loan spell at Moroccan club Olympique Khouribga during the 2017-18 season before returning to Wydad.
During his earlier time in Casablanca, the right-footed midfielder played a significant role in a successful period for the club. He won the Moroccan championship five times with Wydad, in 2014-15, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2020-21 and 2021-22.
He also lifted the CAF Champions League with Wydad in 2021-22 and won the CAF Super Cup in 2017-18. Across his career, El Hassouni has recorded 156 appearances, 22 goals and 14 assists in the Botola Pro Inwi, while he has 64 CAF Champions League appearances, with three goals and 11 assists.
His return gives Wydad an experienced option in attacking midfield, with the player bringing extensive domestic and continental experience back to the Moroccan club. El Hassouni’s move follows his spells outside Morocco with Muaither SC, Ajman Club and Swehly.
Wydad have now secured the midfielder’s services without a transfer fee, and his new contract keeps him at the club until the end of June 2027.