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    Riyad Mahrez joins Al Ahli after his exit from Man City

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Riyad Mahrez leaves Man City and completes £30 million move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.

    Riyad Mahrez joins Al Ahli after his exit from Man City
    Riyad Mahrez joins Al Ahli after his exit from Man City

    Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Pro League team Al Ahli, and Manchester City has officially announced his exit.

    The winger arrived from Leicester City in 2018 and enjoyed an illustrious tenure at the Etihad Stadium, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League trophy as part of the treble last season.

    He managed 236 appearances in all competitions for City, scoring 78 goals and dishing out 59 assists for Pep Guardiola’s team.

    “To play for Manchester City has been an honour and privilege,” Mahrez told club media. “I came to City to win trophies and enjoy my football and I achieved all that and so much more.

    “I have had five unforgettable years with this football club, working with unbelievable players, fantastic supporters, and the best manager in the world. I’ve made a lifetime of wonderful memories and the manner of our Premier League title wins and the battles we’ve had with Liverpool and, last year, Arsenal, underlined our collective desire and mentality to be the best.

    “Manchester City will forever be a huge and happy part of my life.”

    Club director Txiki Begiristain added: “Riyad has been a major factor in our amazing successes over the past five years and his contribution will not be forgotten. He is a wonderful footballer to watch and leaves us with so many great memories.

    “There are few wingers that possess his levels of skill and technique in world football, and he will be missed, but everyone will wish him all the best as he begins a new chapter in his career.”

    Mahrez, who had previously shown Pep Guardiola his value in big games, was devastated by his exclusion from both the Champions League and FA Cup finals, as was previously mentioned. Instead, he was content to observe as City went on to win both of the finals and a famous treble by beating Arsenal to win the Premier League.

    At Al Ahli, Mahrez will team up with Roberto Firmino and Edouard Mendy, while a transfer for Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin is reportedly on the horizon.