Riyad Mahrez's Astonishing £30m Al Ahli Switch Shocks Football World, Ending 5 Glorious Years at Man City's Etihad Stadium
Riyad Mahrez ends his 5-year stint at Man City, sealing a £30m move to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia As City witnesses departures, including Gundogan, uncertainty looms over futures of Walker and Silva Stay updated on summer transfers with Sky Sports
Riyad Mahrez has finalized his transfer to Al Ahli from Manchester City for a fee of £30m. This comes after his successful five-year tenure at the Etihad Stadium. In order to complete the move, Mahrez was granted permission to skip City's pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea.
The Algerian winger, aged 32, has recently agreed to a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League team.
Since joining City in 2018 after leaving Leicester, Mahrez has achieved great success, winning four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three Carabao Cups, and the prestigious Champions League with Manchester City.
Mahrez, who played a vital role in Leicester's successful Premier League title-winning season in 2015/16, joined the Etihad in the summer of 2018 for a club-record fee of £60m. Expressing his gratitude, the 33-year-old, who will celebrate his birthday in February, described representing Manchester City as a great honor and privilege.
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"I came to City to win trophies and enjoy my football and I achieved all that and so much more.
I have had an incredible five years with this football club, collaborating with incredible players, exceptional supporters, and the world's finest manager. This journey has provided me with a multitude of unforgettable moments. Our triumphs in the Premier League, alongside our intense rivalries with Liverpool and, most recently, Arsenal, serve as a testament to our unwavering determination and mindset to strive for excellence.
Who plays for who? The stars in Saudi Arabia
| Al Fateh | Cristian Tello |
| Al Hilal | Matheus Pereira, Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic |
| Al-Ittihad | N'Golo Kante, Karim Benzema, Jota |
| Al Nassr | Cristiano Ronaldo, Luiz Gustavo, David Ospina, Marcelo Brozovic |
| Al Shabab | Ever Banega |
| Al Ahli | Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy, Ezgjan Alioski |
Manchester City will always hold a significant and joyous place in my life. The triumphant team has already witnessed the departure of Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona this summer, with Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva also being rumored to leave.
Who has signed for Saudi clubs this summer?
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Ruben Neves, Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino are among those to have moved to Saudi Arabia
Since the opening of the transfer window on July 1, 2023, the Saudi Pro League has witnessed the relocation of renowned players like Ruben Neves, Karim Benzema, and Roberto Firmino, lured by the enticing offers provided by Saudi Arabian clubs. This trend is expected to continue, with more high-profile players anticipated to make similar moves. For a comprehensive list of all the notable players who have transferred to the Saudi Pro League, click on the following link. Please note that the transfer window will close on September 20.
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