Al Ahli announce Riyad Mahrez signing with interesting video

Riyad Mahrez has departed Manchester City after five trophy-laden years to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. The Algerian was left out of Man City's pre-season tour, a sign that his time in England was coming to an end.

The Saudi club unveiled the 32-year-old with an interesting video posted on social media. It showed Mahrez wearing the club's jersey, with '2027' written on it.

Al-Ahli reportedly paid Man City £30 million for the veteran winger, who is their third high-profile summer signing after ex-Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, and Roberto Firmino, who signed from Liverpool.

Mahrez will have some time to get to know his teammates since their next game is against Al-Hazem on August 11 in the Saudi Pro League. They concluded their pre-season with a 2-1 defeat to Austrian side St. Polten.

Al-Ahli unveil Mahrez

The club announced the acquisition of Mahrez with a 50-second video posted on Twitter. It begins by showing signs of Saint-Denis and the Stade de France before showing the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Algerian began his career in France with AAS Sarcelles before working his way up in French football.

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— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) July 28, 2023