Manchester City are preparing the possible departure of Riyad Mahrez from the side of Saudi Arabia. The Raphinha option is advanced.
After seeing Ilkay Gündogan take advantage of the end of his contract to join FC Barcelona this summer, Manchester City is now worried about the fate of Riyad Mahrez. Highly appreciated by Pep Guardiola, the Algerian international was however not used as much as he would have liked this season. In Al-Ahli’s sights, Mahrez could in turn leave, if his club agrees to sell him. In the event of departure, the Skyblues would consider replacing him with a certain Raphinha.
The Brazilian from FC Barcelona pleases Pep Guardiola, according to the Dailymail. The English media even indicates that Manchester City has already made contact with the player’s entourage to find out about his state of mind. At the same time, the Mancunian club refused an offer of twenty million euros from Al-Ahli for Riyad Mahrez and is awaiting a counter-proposal from the Saudi club.
Barcelona want money
As for the situation of Raphinha, under contract with Barça until June 2027, it could evolve insofar as the Blaugrana continue to seek solutions to recover a few million and regain lasting financial health. Everything will therefore depend on whether or not Riyad Mahrez leaves.
