Leaving for Saudi Arabia, Riyad Mahrez has a good chance of getting to know a great Italian tactician.
Riyad Mahrez to Al-Ahli, it’s only a matter of time. The Algerian would have given his agreement in principle to join the Saudi formation. It only remains for the two clubs to agree on a transfer amount and Fennec will discover his third country as a footballer.
Al-Ahli awaits a new coach
In Al-Jeddah, Mahrez will evolve with some renowned players like Edouard Mendy or Roberto Firmino. It may also happen that he performs under the orders of a great technician. According to the media Sports Zonethe Italian Luciano Spalletti is about to take control of this Saudi team.
After guiding Napoli to the Italian league title, Spalletti had planned to rest for a few months. However, the appeal of the Gulf and its petrodollars led him to reconsider his position. He asked to have a few days of reflection.
Mahrez will know his 2e italian trainer
Note that he was not really Al-Ahli’s first choice to take over from South African Pitso Misomane. But his record of service finally seduced the leaders of this team and more particularly Yazan Al-Sharif, the general manager.
Mahrez has already known an Italian coach during his career. At Leicester City, he was managed by Claudio Ranieri. Together, the two men went for the title of champion of England in 2016. It was the feat of the century. Will history repeat itself with Spalletti?
