Al-Ahli Saudi Club ended the controversy over the future of its Algerian star Riyad Mahrez, who recently waved some news about his possible departure from the team after the end of the 2023-24 season.
Some Saudi and Algerian media reports have spoken about the possibility of the Algerian international leaving the “Castle of Cups” ranks, just one season after joining him from English club Manchester City.
Mahrez moved to play in the summer of 2023, in exchange for a deal valued at 35 million euros, based on data from the Transfer Market website specializing in player transfer market matters.
Al-Ahli resolves Riyad Mahrez’s future with the team
Al Ahli sealed Mahrez’s future with the team through a coded message, confirming that the player remains in their ranks during the next season 2024-25, in which Al Raqi is preparing to contest the first edition of the AFC Champions League for the elite, after finishing third in the Saudi Roshen League.Saudi Roshen League.
The Citadel of Cups team reposted a video of the Saudi Roshin League account, via the social media site “X”, titled “Riad Always the Best”, showing a set of player skills and goals during the 2023-24 season.
This video shows that the Saudi club still trusts Mahrez and wishes to continue with the team, contrary to news and reports about the possibility of the player’s departure from their ranks, some of which even indicated that he could return to the Premier League.
Mahrez is currently on holiday before starting his preparations with Al-Ahli Club in preparation for the upcoming season, and the Algerian star used the annual leave to hold his wedding for the third time, with his wife, English model Taylor Ward, knowing that the ceremony was this time Algerian-style.
Mahrez’s wedding witnessed the presence of the player’s friends and family members, and was overshadowed by Algerian flavour through the customs and traditions of the Arab country, which attendees and invitees were keen to show on this happy occasion.
It is worth mentioning that Riyad Mahrez made 33 appearances in all tournaments in his first season with Al Ahli Club, managed 12 goals and 13 assists, knowing that his contract with Al Raqi lasts until the summer of 2027.
