Algerian international winger Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City has transferred to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in a deal worth up to £30 million.
Man City paid £60 million for the 32-year-old player in 2018 and he scored 15 goals in 47 games in the Blues’ Treble-winning campaign last season.
“To play for Manchester City has been an honor and privilege,” said Mahrez.”I came to City to win trophies and enjoy my football. I achieved all that and so much more.
He added: “I’ve made a lifetime of wonderful memories. Manchester City will forever be a huge and happy part of my life.”
City’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, said: “Riyad has been a major factor in our amazing successes over the past five years and his contribution will not be forgotten.”
“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.”
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has taken over four of the SPL’s leading clubs, including Al-Ahli, as the league aims to become one of the top five in the world.
