Manchester City have lost a very important player this summer to Saudi Arabian league. Riyad Mahrez is one key player for Guardiola’s side. Al-Ahli paid 30million for the player, which I think is a fair price for Riyad Mahrez at age 32. Manchester City can count this deal as a good deal for the club. This move is the perfect move for Mahrez because joining any other team in the EPL or other leagues will not be as profitable as how much he will be earning at Saudi Arabia.
At first I thought that Riyad Mahrez would go to an Arab club just a rumour. But I was quite surprised that it turned out that one of the Arab clubs, namely Al-Ahli, was really serious about getting Riyad Mahrez. According to rumors, the transfer price is indeed 30 million. but I think the numbers are much more than that. Because Riyad Mahrez is one of the important players in the Man City squad. So I was quite surprised that Man City let Riyad Mahrez easily. The first offer was immediately rejected by Man City but Al-Ahli did not take long and immediately made a second offer which immediately received a positive response from Man City.
But it is widely rumored that Riyad Mahrez will leave Man City this season. But I didn't expect that it was to the Arab club. He has achieved a lot of success with Man City. The 5 years he spent with Man City I think were amazing for his career. Looks like I should also start looking at the Arab league. which already has a lot of European players at this time.
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Mahrez is an important player for Manchester City, because after all he really contributed to City winning various trophies. it would be very natural for Mahrez to choose to leave, considering that Pep often rotates players which in the end reduces playing minutes for him. Even though Riyad Mahrez actually has a contract until 2025, the choice to leave is the right time for him. also, Mahrez will be 33 years old. because, sooner or later his role will be replaced by a younger player. as a result, the winger accepted an offer from Al Ahli.
IMO, a decent price at its current age. after all, he will get paid a pretty high salary with his new club. even though he no longer plays in the highest league competitions, he gets a decent fee and at the same time ends his career. with his new club Al Ahli, he will meet another star, namely Firmino, who will become his partner on the front lines. maybe, Al Ahli will be a formidable team by bringing in some of Europe's top players.
As for Manchester City, they got a decent fee in exchange for the winger joining the Saudi club. it's just that, if Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva also leave. Pep Guariola will have a tough job to find a replacement, it will even be a tough task maintaining the Manchester City dynasty.