In an interview with ‘L’Équipe’, the Algerian said that last year he felt he had lost preponderance in Guardiola’s team
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Riyad Mahrez commented this Monday on his transfer from Manchester City to Al Ahli. In an interview with the French newspaper ‘L’Équipe’, the Algerian international stated that he felt that he had lost preponderance in the citizens’ squad, giving as an example the fact that he did not play in the semi-finals or final of the Champions League that the English won. last season. Despite having the approval of Txiki Beguiristain, director of citizens’ football, and coach Pep Guardiola for him to remain at the club, the winger decided to change the course of his career and begin his adventure in Saudi football, where he says he feels more comfortable to “protect” your family.
“I had two years left on my contract at Manchester City and it was possible to continue, but I made the decision to leave. I felt it was an opportunity that wouldn’t come again. Maybe it was the right time to leave because I spent five years at City and I won everything but, to be honest, I still have the feeling that I’m missing something in my career”, he began by saying, continuing: “In the Champions League, I didn’t play in the semi-finals or the final, after being a starter in previous seasons and having always been influential in the team. I felt that my mission had not been accomplished. I received an offer to spend four years in Saudi Arabia, a Muslim country, and where I can certainly protect my family, despite Txiki Beguiristain and Pep Guardiola said they wanted me to continue.”
By Record
2023-11-13 23:44:00
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