Deportivo wants to sign Riyad Mahrez

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The Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña has shown interest in Riyad Mahrez, the Algerian winger 35 years old who is currently a free agent after his time at Al Ahli. The latest news from Deportivo de A Coruña suggests a potential free transfer once the regular transfer window closes.

Mahrez officially left the Saudi club in early July after three seasons. His status as a free agent allows Dépor to negotiate directly with the player, although the salary would be the main economic point to resolve in any agreement.

Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña considers another cost-free opportunity

The interest comes just a few days after a particularly active transfer window for Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña. The club made 10 signings and spent around 26 million euros to strengthen the squad following their return to La Liga.

The final day of the transfer market also showed that the sporting direction was willing to seize opportunities until the very end. Marc Casadó and José María Giménez arrived on loan, while Adama Traoré joined as a free agent.

Mahrez's situation fits precisely into that last type of operation. With no owning club, there would be no transfer fee, but Dépor would have to reach a contractual agreement compatible with their salary structure.

The last known salary of the player in Saudi Arabia was well above the usual parameters of La Liga. Therefore, any progress would depend on Riyad Mahrez accepting different economic conditions than those he had during his time at Al Ahli.

Riyad Mahrez arrives free after three seasons in Arabia

Mahrez left Al Ahli after playing 122 official matches, scoring 37 goals, and providing 46 assists. During that period, he won two consecutive editions of the AFC Champions League Elite in 2025 and 2026, as well as the Saudi Super Cup in 2025.

His time in Arabia began in 2023 after leaving Manchester City. Prior to that, he had been with Leicester City, where he won the Premier League, and then Manchester City.

The player also concluded his international career with the Algerian national team this summer. His international departure came after the 2026 World Cup, which reduces his game load if he continues his career in Europe.

For Dépor, the operation would have a similar profile to other moves made during the summer: adding experience without a significant investment in transfer rights. The club had already signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 37 years old, following that strategy of combining youth with experienced players.

The Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña must now decide whether to turn interest into a contract proposal. Being a free agent, Mahrez can sign outside the regular transfer window, but the next steps will depend on whether the salary conditions allow progress towards an agreement and if the player prioritizes returning to European football.

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