Posted in: 15/07/2022 – 22:33
Manchester City, the English Premier League champions, reached an agreement with Algerian international striker Riyad Mahrez to renew his contract with the team until 2025. Mahrez, 31, won three titles in the English Premier League, three titles in the League Cup and the Federation Cup once with the “Citizens”.
announce English Premier League champion Manchester City Friday, the contract of Algerian international striker Riyad Mahrez was renewed until 2025, according to what the “Citizens” club announced on Friday.
Mahrez scored 24 goals for City in all competitions last season, and it seems that he is ready to play a major role next season after the departure of Brazilian Gabriel Jesus and England’s Raheem Sterling. The renewal is a reward for Mahrez, who contributed to City’s retention of the English Premier League title.
Since arriving from Leicester City for 60 million pounds ($71 million) four years ago, Mahrez has played 189 matches for Pep Guardiola’s squad, scoring 63 goals and contributing 45 assists.
The 31-year-old also won three Premier League titles, three League Cups and the FA Cup once with City.
After the renewal, Mahrez said: “I am very happy to sign the new agreement. I have enjoyed every minute of my time here. It is a pleasure to be part of this wonderful club.”
The Algerian international continued, “Our contribution to the success that we achieved in the past four seasons is unforgettable and made us all thirsty to aspire to achieve more.” “I would also like to thank Pep Guardiola, Cheeky Begiristain and the coaching staff, for the way they helped me develop as a player and pushed me to continue.”
For his part, Manchester City manager Tchiki Begiristain said of Mahrez, “Riyad has played a big role in our success in the four years since he joined us.”
FRANCE 24/AFP