After securing South Africa star Cassius Mailula's services, Rulani Mokwena's Wydad Athletic Club have officially bolstered their squad with another signing.
The Botola Pro 1 outfit has confirmed its capture of Brazilian starlet Pedro Henrique de Assis, commonly known as Pedrinho, who has signed a deal that will keep him at the club until February 2025, according to Moroccan outlet El Massae 24.
Read: Rulani's Wydad to hijack Ahly deal for Euro-based star?
?? Bem-vindo ao Wydad!The Brazilian star everyone's been waiting for, is officially here. ?? Get ready for magic on the pitch! ?????#DimaWYdad pic.twitter.com/0fmgBBJVfE
— Wydad Athletic Club (@WACofficiel) August 22, 2024
The attacking midfielder joins off the back of a 2023/24 campaign that saw him score seven goals in 20 appearances for SC Corinthians' U20 side across all competitions.
He now joins the Moroccan side as they prepare to kick off their league campaign with an opening-day clash against Maghreb Fes on Saturday.
It had previously been reported that the Red Castle were tracking the player, with president Hicham Ait Menna and head coach Rulani Mokwena travelling to Brazil in a bid to convince Corinthians to sell the star.
It had also been suggested that the Brazilian club wanted to ensure that they benefit from any potential future sale of the 20-year-old by including a sell-on clause in the deal.
The signing comes after Wydad completed a season-long loan move for Mailula, whose parent club is Major League Soccer outfit Toronto FC.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns star will be playing his football in the north African country until at least July 2025 as Wydad have the option to purchase the star upon the completion of the loan spell.
Read: OFFICIAL: Chelsea complete surprise reunion!
After an underwhelming 2023/24 season that saw them finish sixth on the league table, the side led by Mokwena will be hoping their new signings will help them be more competitive in the upcoming campaign.