Riyad Mahrez Set to Leave Manchester City for Saudi Pro League
Manchester City have agreed to sell Riyad Mahrez to Al-Ahli in a €40 million (£34.7m) deal.
The 32-year-old will now miss City’s pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea and will undergo a medical with the Saudi Pro League side on Thursday.
Details of the Deal
According to The Athletic, Al-Ahli have agreed a three-year contract with Mahrez and will pay City €35m (£30.4m) plus a further €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons.
Al-Ahli have already signed Edouard Mendy from Chelsea and Roberto Firmino from Liverpool this summer.
More Transfers in the Works
They are also closing in on a €25m (£21.5m) deal with Newcastle United to sign Allan Saint-Maximin.
Riyad Mahrez’s Career at Manchester City
Mahrez joined Manchester City from Leicester City in 2018 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 24 goals and providing 24 assists.
He has been an integral part of the team that has won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two Carabao Cups and the UEFA Champions League.
The Algerian international was also part of the team that won the historic quadruple in 2022, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and UEFA Champions League.
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