The relationship between Manchester City and Riyad Mahrez is over. The Algerian has moved to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.A four-season deal. His now ex-coach, Pep Guardiola, commented on the departure. And all with strong words for the 32-year-old.
"I understand perfectly (his decision to leave). I know how difficult it was not to play in the FA Cup final and the Champions League final. It was really good to work with him. It was really good. I learned a lot (...) Saudi Arabia has changed the market. A few months ago, when Cristiano Ronaldo was the only one to leave, nobody thought that so many top players would be playing there. In the future, there will be more, and that's why clubs need to be aware of this. Riyad (Mahrez) received an incredible offer and we couldn't tell him not to do it. (...) We had a special relationship. Incredible respect. One of the most football-loving players I've ever seen. He could have played one day, then the next. Incredible technical quality and dribbling skills," Pep Guardiola told the press.
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