Riyad Mahrez: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Reach Agreement to Sign Treble Winning Man City Attacker

• Saudi club Al-Ahli are closing in on a deal to sign Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City
• Mahrez is set to undergo a medical tomorrow ahead of his proposed move to the Saudi Pro League side
• He leaves the Premier League as the most successful African footballer

Riyad Mahrez is the latest player from the English Premier League to head to the Saudi Pro League.

The Algerian forward, who played a vital role in Manchester City's historic treble-winning campaign, has sealed a deal with Al-Ahli after both clubs reached an agreement.

As reported by reputable journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, Al Ahli have secured Mahrez's services for a transfer fee of €30 million, with an additional €5 million in potential add-ons.

The talented winger has committed to a three-year contract, including an optional fourth-year clause, highlighting the club's ambition to retain his services for the long term.

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Al-Ahli make bold transfers

Mahrez's move to Al-Ahli marks the latest high-profile acquisition by the Jeddah-based outfit, strengthening their squad with yet another renowned talent.

Per Football Transfers, Mahrez follows in the footsteps of Edouard Mendy, who joined from Chelsea, and Roberto Firmino, who swapped Liverpool for Al-Ahli.

These transfers epitomize the club's unwavering commitment to building a powerhouse squad capable of thriving at the pinnacle of the Saudi Pro League.

How Mahrez nearly joined Arsenal

In a previous publication, Sports Brief reported that the Al Ahli-bound player once revealed that he was close to joining Arsenal at one point in his career.

Mahrez has enjoyed a brilliant football career, with his success in the Premier League coming with Leicester City and Manchester City.

The Algerian ace was part of Leicester's squad that beat all the odds to win the Premier League title back in 2016.

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Mahrez: EPL's most successful African

Sports Brief also reported that Riyad Mahrez has usurped Didier Drogba as the most successful African footballer in Premier League history after helping Manchester City secure their third successive title on Sunday, May 21.

The Algerian first clinched his maiden EPL silverware with Leicester City before proceeding to add four to his personal trophy collection, with the most recent coming in the 2022-23 season.