Riyad Mahrez joins Qatar's Al Shamal on free transfer

Riyad Mahrez Al Shamal SC Qatar Stars League transfer news Algerian national team

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has officially joined Qatari club Al Shamal SC on a free transfer. The 35-year-old arrives following the conclusion of his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli.

Mahrez, a former Manchester City and Leicester City star, brings extensive experience to the Qatar Stars League. During his tenure with Al Ahli, he contributed to the team winning two consecutive AFC Champions League Elite titles in 2025 and 2026.

At Al Shamal, Mahrez will reunite with former Algerian national teammate Baghdad Bounedjah. The move marks the sixth professional club for the winger, who has previously played in France, England, and Saudi Arabia. He will wear his preferred number 26 jersey.

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Al Ahli · Al Shamal SC · Al-Ahli · Al-Shamal · Algeria · Baghdad Bounedjah · Qatar · Riyad Mahrez

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Mahrez joined Al-Ahli from Manchester City in 2023. dzballon.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] During his time at Al-Ahli, Mahrez played 122 official matches, scoring 37 goals and providing 46 assists. africafootunited.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Al-Shamal has officially signed Riyad Mahrez. africafootunited.com · dzballon.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mahrez will reunite with former Algerian national teammate Baghdad Bounedjah at Al-Shamal. africafootunited.com · dzballon.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mahrez's contract with Al-Shamal reportedly runs until the end of the season. africafootunited.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mahrez won the AFC Champions League Elite title twice with Al-Ahli in 2025 and 2026. almodrj.com · marsalqatar.qa
[● 3 SOURCES] Al-Shamal Club has officially signed Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez. almodrj.com · haveneg.com · marsalqatar.qa
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mahrez signed his contract after passing required medical examinations. marsalqatar.qa
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mahrez joined Al-Shamal on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Al-Ahli. haveneg.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] During his time with Al-Ahli, Mahrez played 122 matches, scoring 37 goals and providing 50 assists. haveneg.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Riyad Mahrez is 35 years old. almodrj.com · haveneg.com · marsalqatar.qa
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mahrez has won the English Premier League five times. marsalqatar.qa