MAHREZ COMPLETES £30m TO SAUDI CLUB AL-AHLI
Riyad Mahrez’s five year at the Ettihad stadium has come to a close after completing a £30m move to Al-Ahli from Manchester City
He had been given permission to miss City’s pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea to finalise the move.
The 32-year-old Algeria international winger has now signed a three-year contract with the Saudi Pro League side.
In his farewell statement, Mahrez said, “To play for Manchester City has been an honour and privilege.”
“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.”
Mahrez’s five years at the Ettihad saw him win four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three Carabao Cups and the a Champions League title.
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