Taylor Ward, the Algerian international’s wife, can no longer do exactly what she wants since her footballer husband signed for Saudi Arabia.
On July 28, Riyad Mahrez committed to Al-Ahli FC, a club promoted to the Saudi D1, by signing a four-year contract until 2027. An interesting choice on a financial level, certainly less so in terms of concerns the sporting aspect or the small pleasures of life.
However, the wife of the Algerian international seems to have adapted to it. “The experience so far has been greatJudge Taylor Ward in remarks relayed by theDailyMail. There’s obviously no alcohol, so I won’t have a glass of wine! To be honest, there’s more to it than I initially thought. The atmosphere is very different. It’s a lot more relaxed there, it’s calmer, whereas in Manchester life is so hectic. There is so much going on and we are always going out to dinner and seeing friends. That’s probably what I miss the most, seeing my family and friends, rather than what I miss in the country. »
Heartwarming welcome
The young woman nevertheless emphasizes that she was very well received in Saudi Arabia. “People have been so nice – I think it’s been a big shock to see how nice everyone has been. You can’t compare with the UK, there’s nothing comparable here. For the moment, I like it, I feel like I’m on vacation, I don’t feel like I’ve moved yet.”estimates the one who was born on February 28, 1998 in Manchester.
Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward formalized their relationship in October 2020. In July 2022, they welcomed a little girl named Mila, before getting married in Dubai in 2023. The latter is notably known for being the daughter of Dawn Ward, presenter on the show The Real Housewives of Cheshireand Ashley Ward, former football player.
