Telstar has sold attacker Soufiane Hetli to Wydad Casablanca. The 25-year-old is moving to the Moroccan top club for a transfer fee of approximately 250,000 euros, as reported by Voetbal in Haarlem. Hetli said goodbye to his teammates and staff in Velsen-Zuid on Thursday morning and will soon travel for his medical and to sign his contract.
Telstar currently sits 13th in the Eredivisie with three points from two matches. Andries Jonker's team has one win and one loss and trails leaders AZ Alkmaar by six points. The upcoming home fixture against Ajax on August 30th is an important test.
What does Hetli's transfer mean for Telstar?
The sale of Soufiane Hetli provides Telstar with a direct financial boost. The sum of around 250,000 euros becomes available for the club's coffers. Hetli joined from amateur side AFC in the summer of 2024 and was an important player in the historic promotion season to the Eredivisie. Last season he made 31 league appearances, scoring three goals and providing one assist. His departure creates a vacancy in the attack that needs to be filled.
The squad for the current season can be found on our squad page. Telstar has scored three goals and conceded four so far, a goal difference of minus one. The defence will need to improve in the coming matches.
How did Soufiane Hetli's farewell unfold?
Soufiane Hetli personally said goodbye to the playing squad and technical staff at the club on Thursday morning. According to reports, it was an emotional moment. He spent two years at the club and contributed to survival in the Eredivisie. His trip to Morocco for the medical and the official presentation at Wydad Casablanca is scheduled for the near future.
What awaits Soufiane Hetli at Wydad Casablanca?
At Wydad Casablanca, Soufiane Hetli enters a new world. The club finished fifth last season in the Botola Pro, Morocco's top division. A notable aspect is that he will become a teammate of experienced international Hakim Ziyech. This offers him the chance to develop further at a higher level. The move from the Eredivisie to a top club in North Africa is a significant step in his career.
What does Telstar's planning look like now?
The focus at Telstar now shifts completely to on-pitch performance. The immediate task is the home match against Ajax, who are sixth in the table. This game is vital for earning points and building confidence. The current league standings can be followed on our standings page. The club will also need to consider potential reinforcements to cover Hetli's departure, especially with the long season ahead. The coming weeks will show how the squad regroups.
