Bye Bye Manchester City, the amount Saudi Arabia will put up to take Riyad Mahrez from England
Riyad Mahrez's decision on his latest offer from Saudi Arabia
Riyad Mahrez's future for next season has taken an unexpected turn. After winning the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, few thought the Algerian would leave the club in the summer. However, strong bids from Saudi Arabia have made Mahrez one of the biggest stars to join the Saudi Pro League in the coming days.
According to The Athletic, Al Ahly will put in €30 million for the signing of the Manchester City attacker. In addition, they offer him 40 million dollars in contract for 3 years. An amount much higher than what he currently receives in Manchester. Therefore, the departure of the player is a matter of days, but it is expected that he will first speak with Pep Guardiola to understand the needs of the club and if his stay is a possibility.
To convince the player, the Arab club has offered him a four-year contract and a lucrative salary.
The goal of this newly promoted club is to make the North African become their new leader and act as a magnet for other top players.
How did Riyad Mahrez fare at Manchester City?
Since landing in Manchester in 2018, the Algerian has made a total of 236 appearances for City, scoring 78 goals and dishing out 59 assists.Now he leaves having conquered the first Champions League for the 'citizen' team.Thus, the player could end up arriving in Arabia after important numbers and marking a great stage in the history of the English team.