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Former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez joins Qatar’s Al Shamal on free transfer
The 35-year-old former Manchester City winger leaves Al Ahli after helping it win back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles.
- On Wednesday, Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez joined Qatar Stars League side Al Shamal on a free transfer after departing Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli in July.
- During a decorated three-year stint with the Jeddah-based club, Mahrez helped Al Ahli clinch back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles in 2025 and 2026.
- Following this year's FIFA World Cup, Mahrez announced his retirement from international football after helping Algeria reach the round of 32 with 40 goals in 119 appearances.
- The Qatari club posted on X, "His left foot made history and our ambition is writing the next chapter. Riyad Mahrez in Al Shamal colours," as Al Shamal sits fifth in the standings.
- Mahrez rose to prominence at Le Havre before joining Leicester City in 2014, later winning four Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League with Manchester City.
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The world's leading midfielder left Al-Ahly in Saudi Arabia and went to Al-Shamal in Qatar.
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Algerian footballer Riyad Mahrez (35) will continue his career in Qatar's Al Shamal, where he arrived as a free agent after leaving Saudi Al Ahli
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football-addictRiyadh Mahrez has found a new club. After Saudi Arabia, the Algerian winger (35 years old) will discover Qatar.
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