Riyad Mahrez left out Manchester City squad for tour of Asia as move to Saudi Arabia edges closer
- Planet Sport writer
- 19 July 2023
Manchester City have accepted a bid worth up to £30million for Riyad Mahrez from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli, reports have said.
Riyad Mahrez is on the verge of a transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli after Manchester City accepted a fee of up to £30million for the Algeria international.
The Algeria international has consequently been given permission to miss the treble winners' pre-season tour of Asia.
Mahrez, 32, is now set to discuss terms ahead of a potential move to the Jeddah-based Saudi Pro League outfit. Reports have suggested he has been offered a three-year contract.
The former Leicester winger was not included in the 25-man City squad due to leave for Japan and South Korea on Wednesday.
Mahrez had two years remaining on a contract which he extended last summer but had reportedly been frustrated with a lack of game time in the treble-winning 2022-23 campaign.
Mahrez made just 22 Premier League starts last term and was an unused substitute in the finals of both the FA Cup and Champions League.
He joined City in a £60million deal from Leicester in 2018 having helped the Foxes to win the Premier League two years previously.
He went on to win the title four more times with Pep Guardiola's side.
