After nine years spent in England – four at Leicester City and five at Manchester City – Riyad Mahrez decided in the summer of 2023 to leave Europe to join Saudi Arabia and the Al-Ahli club. But a year and a half after signing with the Jeddah-based team, the Algerian international already has desires elsewhere.
According to information from journalist Moumen Ait Kaci Ali, Riyad Mahrez could leave Saudi Arabia this winter. After a good first season, the former Citizen has been increasing his average performances for several months. Which earned him a lot of criticism, especially from his own supporters.
Mahrez informed his leaders of his desires elsewhere
Tired of the criticism, the 33-year-old winger would like to go elsewhere. Fennec would have even expressed his desire to leave the club this winter to its managers. However, the latter would like to convince the 2016 African Ballon d’Or to stay, while his contract still runs until June 2027.
Although it has been hot and cold since the start of the season, Riyad Mahrez has posted interesting statistics, totaling 6 goals and 7 assists in 19 matches played in all competitions. Enough to continue to arouse interest in European training, which could however be put off by his astronomical salary estimated at 35 million euros per year.
