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Riyad Mahrez agrees to join Qatari club Al-Shamal SC
Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has reached a verbal agreement to join Qatari club Al-Shamal SC. The 35-year-old former Manchester City and Leicester City star has been without a club since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli in July 2026.
The proposed contract is expected to be for one season, with an option for a one-year extension. Reports indicate the deal may include a specific clause allowing Mahrez to depart as early as January, providing him with significant flexibility. His salary is estimated to be around eight million dollars per year, a notable decrease from his earnings in Saudi Arabia.
Mahrez is expected to undergo a medical examination in Qatar early next week to finalize the transfer. At Al-Shamal, he will reunite with former Algerian national teammate Baghdad Bounedjah. The move aims to bolster Al-Shamal's squad for their participation in the AFC Champions League Elite competition.
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Al-Ahli · Al-Shamal SC · Baghdad Bounedjah · Manchester City · Qatar · Riyad Mahrez · Saudi Arabia
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Mahrez is expected to undergo a medical examination in Qatar early next week. as.ro · footalgerien.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mahrez left Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia as a free agent. as.ro · footalgerien.com · www.todomercadoweb.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Riyad Mahrez has reached an agreement in principle to join Al-Shamal SC in Qatar. as.ro · footalgerien.com · www.todomercadoweb.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] During his three seasons at Al-Ahli, Mahrez recorded 37 goals and between 46 and 50 assists. as.ro · footalgerien.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The contract is for one season with an option for an additional year. as.ro · footalgerien.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mahrez won two AFC Champions League Elite titles and a Saudi Super Cup with Al-Ahli. as.ro · footalgerien.com