Al Ahli confirmed the transfer news in a video posted on its official Twitter account on Friday, July 28, 2023. Riyad Mahrez was left out of City’s pre-season tour squad and has now signed a three-year contract, with an option to extend by an extra year at the Saudi Pro League side.

Mahrez thanked everyone at Manchester City for the support that was shown to him during his time at the Premier League side.

"To play for Manchester City has been an honour and privilege. I came to City to win trophies and enjoy my football and I achieved all that and so much more. I have had five unforgettable years with this football club, working with unbelievable players, fantastic supporters, and the best manager in the world."

He made 236 appearances, scoring 78 goals and 59 assists during his time with the Cityzens. He won 11 major trophies with City and won a treble in his final season, which includes four Premier League titles, as well as two FA Cups, three Carabao Cups, two Community Shield successes and the UEFA Champions League.

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The Blues announced that the Senegalese will join Saudi Arabian professional league side, Al-Ahli, on its official website on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, he signed a three-year deal with will keep him at the club at least until 2026. Edouard Mendy fell off the pecking order at Chelsea following the appointment of Graham Potter who was hired as a replacement of Thomas Tuchel.

The 31-year-old will be remembered for his key role in helping Chelsea win its second Champions League trophy against Manchester City in Stamford 2021. Mendy conceded just twice in seven knockout matches which earned him the best goalkeeper in the competition.

Mendy also won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, after he won the Africa Cup of Nations final for Senegal against Egypt. He was also named the Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper.

The 31-year-old became the second goalkeeper in Chelsea history to be shortlisted for Yashin Trophy where he came in second place.

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