LATEST UPDATE ON RYAD MAHREZ AT AL ITTIHAD
Riyad Mahrez, the Algerian footballer who has been in the news for his transfer to Al Ittihad from Manchester City, is set to be one of the most sought-after players in the world this summer.
According to reports, Al Ittihad have agreed terms with Manchester City on a deal that will see the Algeria international move to the Gulf state.
The move is expected to be completed in the coming days and will be officially announced shortly.
Mahrez's departure from Manchester City comes after he had made it clear that he wanted to leave the club following their relegation from the Premier League last season.
The 27-year-old midfielder has been at City since 2011 and has played over 400 games for the club, scoring 89 goals and providing 106 assists.
He has also won several titles with the club, including the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League.
Al Ittihad, based in Dubai,Serie A Stadium are currently in the middle of a rebuilding process after finishing ninth in the UAE Pro-League last season.
They were knocked out of the AFC Champions League by Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the quarter-finals, but they are still in contention for a place in the competition next season.
The club's manager, Jassim Al Qasimi, said: "We are delighted to welcome Riyad Mahrez to our squad.
"He is a talented player who brings a lot of experience and skill to the team."
Mahrez is expected to make an immediate impact on the Al Ittihad side, as he will be joining up with new teammates and playing alongside star striker Khalid Al Attar.
The 27-year-old has already shown his ability to score goals for both Manchester City and Al Ittihad, and will be looking to add to his impressive tally during the upcoming season.
In conclusion, the signing of Mahrez is a significant coup for Al Ittihad and could be the start of a successful campaign for the club next season.