Riyad Mahrez completed a £30m move to Al Ahli from Manchester City after a five year spell at the Etihad Stadium.

Riyad Mahrez five year stay at Manchester City ended by joining Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli in a £30m deal, the treble winners have already seen their club captain Ilkay Gundogan leave this summer while Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva futures remain a concern.


The 32-year-old Algeria winger signed a three-year contract with the Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli.

Since his move for City in 2018 from Leicester, Mahrez has won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three Carabao Cups and the Champions League with Manchester City. He has scored 78 goals in 237 appearances for the club.

To play for Manchester City has been an honour and privilege," said Mahrez.

"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."

The treble winners have already seen Ilkay Gundogan leave this summer for Barcelona, while Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva have also been linked with exits.

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