Mahrez, it’s over

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By: Manu Tournoux

Mahrez, it's over

Nine years after his arrival in England, Riyad Mahrez has also chosen the Saudi track. The Algerian has just signed with Al-Ahli.

It had been in Saudi pipelines for a few weeks. The arrival of Riyad Mahrez in the great Gulf state was made official on Friday.

The 32-year-old Algerian international leaves Manchester City for Al-Ahli, with whom he signed a four-year contract. The move is set to net the English champions €30m, according to transfermarkt.com.

Born in Sarcelles, in the Paris region, Riyad Mahrez was spotted in Le Havre (2011-2014) before wearing the Leicester jersey (2014-2018) and participating in the feat of the Foxes, champions of England in 2016.

With Pep Guardiola’s Cityzens, Fennec has enriched its CV with four new national crowns (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) and a Champions League (2023).

Riyad Mahrez will be team-mates at Al-Ahli with Premier League opponents: goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (Chelsea) and center forward Roberto Firmino (Liverpool).

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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