Riyad Mahrez transfers to Al Shamal from Al Ahli
Riyad Mahrez has signed with Qatar's Al Shamal as a free agent after departing from Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli. The announcement was made on Wednesday.
Mahrez, 35, recently retired from international football following the World Cup. He left Al Ahli after a successful three-year period, during which he helped the club secure back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles in 2025 and 2026.
Mahrez began his professional career at Le Havre before moving to Leicester City in 2014, where he played a pivotal role in their 2016 Premier League victory. He later joined Manchester City, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Mahrez also contributed to Algeria's triumph in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and scored 40 goals in 119 international matches. Currently, Al Shamal sits fifth in the Qatar Stars League standings with eight points from five games.
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