Man City winger Riyad Mahrez hints at a move to PSG with ambitions to return to France

Since his move to Leicester City in 2014, Algerian superstar Riyad Mahrez has enjoyed a scintillating rise. He went on to win Premier League title with Foxes in 2015-16 season, following it up with a move to Manchester City in 2018. Despite enjoying immense success under Pep Guardiola at Etihad, winger hasn't closed door on a move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), hinting at a move to French capital in near future. 

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Ligue 1 news: Riyad Mahrez to PSG to materialise in near future?

During an interaction with his Man City teammate Benjamin Mendy on Canal Plus, Mahrez was quizzed about possibility of returning to Ligue 1. winger insisted that he was a Marseille fan since childhood but went on to reveal little on PSG transfer news, claiming that he is still bound by a contract with Man City. 

Mahrez has a contract with Premier League heavyweights until 2023. However, he did t stop short of heaping praise on city of Paris. He described French capital as 'his city', stating that he was born and raised in beautiful capital of France. He revealed he could have joined Marseille back in 2014-15, concluding by stating that he could still play re. 

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PSG transfer news: Riyad Mahrez transfer rumours reignited 

Algerian star insisted life is uncertain and one should never close doors on prospective moves to or clubs. He furr revealed that re was talk of a move to France but clubs deemed him t at par with requisite level to play. Riyad Mahrez transfer talks have sprung up at a time when winger has been displaying rare consistency under Guardiola.

Mahrez played a key role in Man City's domestic treble success in his debut season. Although Etihad-based outfit failed to win a third consecutive Premier League title previous season, winger has stood out individually with his spectacular performances. 

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Mahrez likely to play against Marseille 

Mahrez played entire game in his side's 1-1 draw against West Ham United on Saturday. He is set to feature in Cityzens' Champions League group st clash against Marseille on Tuesday. game is scheduled to be played away at Stade Velodrome this week.

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