'Today marks the end': Riyad Mahrez confirms Manchester City departure

Riyad Mahrez has sealed a move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ahli from Manchester City, club has confirmed. reigning European champions will reportedly receive to tune of £30 million for 32 year old. Algerian winger played a pivotal part as City claimed a continental treble last season for first time in history of club. Mahrez has penned a three year deal with Saudi-based outfit.

Riyad Mahrez joins Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli from Manchester City

former Leicester City winger will join likes of former Premier League players Roberto Firmi and Edouard Mendy who also recently switched ir allegiance from Liverpool and Chelsea respectively. Manchester City issued a statement to confirm player's departure from club after a gap of five years.

"Riyad Mahrez has left Manchester City to join Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club.

Algerian winger spent five years with Club after signing in 2018 from Leicester City. 

Mahrez’s spell at Etihad saw him make 236 appearances and score 78 goals – assisting 59 more for his team-mates – as he became an integral member of Pep Guardiola’s squad.

He won an astonishing 11 major trophies with City and leaves Club as a Treble winner in what was his final campaign.

Mahrez himself also posted on social media as he w left Manchester City on a positive te.