Manchester City star agrees personal terms with Saudi Arabian club

Manchester City have been relatively quiet during the summer transfer window so far. 

The Citizens’ only signing of the summer so far is Mateo Kovacic, who joined from rivals Chelsea in a deal worth around £30 million.

Last term Pep Guardiola’s side won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup, but they have since lost key midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.

Now, though, it appears that another high-profile player could also be on his way out of The Etihad.

As per Arriyadiyah via The Daily Mail, winger Riyad Mahrez has agreed personal terms with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli.

The report claims that the Algerian has been offered a two-year deal worth a staggering £43 million-per-year plus bonuses.

Al-Ahli are also believed to be preparing a £30 million offer for the player, although it remains to be seen whether or not City would be willing to let him leave.

Mahrez, 32, joined the Manchester outfit from Leicester City back in 2018 having played a key role as the Foxes lifted the Premier League title during the 2015/16 season.

Mahrez helped City to a first ever Champions League triumph last season

Since moving to The Etihad, the Algeria international has made 236 appearances across all competitions, scoring 78 goals and providing 59 assists.

During his time in Manchester, the former Foxes man has won no fewer than 12 trophies, including the Champions League and four Premier League titles.

Last season, the winger scored 15 goals and provided 13 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.

A number of high-profile players have moved to the Saudi Arabian Pro League so far this summer – including the likes of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Ruben Neves – and Mahrez is said to be open to the possibility of finishing his career in the Middle East.

Mahrez is currently contracted to City until the summer of 2025, but it appears increasingly likely that he will depart the Premier League champions during the current transfer window.