Mahrez has loss position as regular player with Manchester City last season, great opportunity planning with Saudi Pro League teams and actually fantastic salary offer is reason why he want leave Citizen next season and joining with Al Ahli. Almost all Saudi Pro League teams have top Europe player there and looks until window transfer not close yet will get many done deal later for joining with Saudi Pro League teams.
I learnt Mahrez is interested in the Saudi Arabia move, but I don't know if he's money driven or if it's as a result of less playing time at Manchester City. I'm not a City fan but I watched a couple of their games last season and Pep Gardiola prefers Bernado Silver to Mahrez in the number 7 position. I wish he could actually stay and fight for his place in the team or seek for playing time in another premiership club or european club side, I feel it is just too early to leave the big stage.
As cited by Romano, Al-Ahli pushed to finalize the Riyad Mahrez deal. talks have advanced on the player's side since June - as he is ready to accept Al-Ahli offer. however, Man City are still waiting to get official proposals and paperwork, a key step ahead of medical bookings. it seems, this week will soon be discussed.
related to Mahrez's intention to move, it seems that he has considered it beforehand. apart from Pep often rotating his players, Mahrez's age has entered 30+. most likely, if he is more inclined to be a reserve player rather than being the main starter. plus, it seems that Al-Ahli offers a fantastic salary. so, it is only natural that the winger accepts an offer from a Saudi club. Besides that, he is very familiar with Saudi Arabian culture.
So, it seems that Mahrez will not take long to adapt if he finally joins this club. well, if Mahrez does join Al Ahli, he will forge a tantalizing attacking partnership with Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino. the prospect of seeing the combination of Mahrez and Firmino would be tantalizing considering how important both of them have been at their respective clubs. reportedly, Mahrez had said yes to Al Ahli after a verbal agreement agreeing to personal terms. so, let's just wait for the player's move to Al Ahli.