<p>Manchester City and Saudi Arabia club Al-Ahli agreed on a transfer fee of roughly $39 million for Riyad Mahrez.</p>



<p>The Algerian winger has been considering a transfer to the Saudi Pro League for some time now due to a very substantial contract offer. This summer, Al-Ahli has made many <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> transfers. For example, Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino joined the Saudi club.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://theathletic.com/4703640/2023/07/19/riyad-mahrez-al-ahli-transfer-manchester-city/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Athletic</a></em> reports that an agreement has been reached between <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/the-history-of-manchester-united-vs-manchester-city-gary-james-interview-video-20130406-CMS-52551.html">Manchester City</a> and Al-Ahli, confirming the player’s transfer to the Saudi club. They claim that the total value of the transaction will be $33 million, with an additional $6 million in potential add-ons.</p>



<h2>Riyad Mahrez agrees Al-Ahli move to Saudi Arabia</h2>



<p>On Thursday, Mahrez will undergo a medical examination before signing a three-year deal with an additional year’s option. No question, the 32-year-old will be a difficult player to replace. </p>



<p>For instance, he was consistently ruthless in the Premier League last year. He contributed a goal every 128 minutes. In a total of 30 Premier League games last year, he contributed 15 goals for his team.</p>



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<h5>Manchester City hasfound his replacement</h5>



<p>Manchester City will have a hard time finding a player with such stats. Yet, it already has a process of naming a potential replacement for Mahrez. As a result, the newest rumors have City targeting Barcelona winger Raphinha as its ‘primary’ signing.</p>



<p>The Brazilian winger has Premier League experience following two successful seasons with Leeds United. He joined <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule/">Barcelona</a> for $70 million last summer and has excelled ever since. His first season in La Liga was impressive, as he contributed seven goals and seven assists.</p>



<p>The Athletic adds that the Citizens have a contingency plan to sign a winger after Mahrez’s imminent departure. Nevertheless, the club is resolute in its desire to retain Bernardo Silva. Al-Hilal and other Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in the Portuguese player.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Gonzales Photo</em></p>


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