Mahrez finds a new home

Apuesta a este partido aquí

La Liga

1 X 2

Malaga Espanyol

09/10/26 21:00:00

2.55 3.10 2.75

 PUBLICIDAD

Cuotas validas al publicarse, sujetas a cambios. Regístrese en bet365, ingrese 5€ o más en su cuenta y conseguirá un 100% de su ingreso válido en créditos de apuesta (hasta 100€). Solo para clientes nuevos. Se aplican las condiciones. Las ganancias no incluyen el importe de los créditos de apuesta. Se aplican premios máximos, restricciones de juego, límites de tiempo y condiciones. Es necesario registrarse.

Riyad Mahrez, a 35-year-old right winger, is close to becoming a new player for Al-Shamal in Qatar as a free agent, after leaving the Al-Ahli transfer market in July. The deal is advanced, and the signing could happen in the next few hours, although the official announcement is still pending.

Riyad Mahrez swaps Al-Ahli for Al-Shamal

Riyad Mahrez left Al-Ahli on July 4, 2026, when the Saudi club announced the end of their contractual relationship. The deal was supposed to last until 2027, but both parties agreed to part ways before that date.

During his three seasons with Al-Ahli, Mahrez played 122 matches, scored 37 goals, and provided 46 assists. Additionally, he won two consecutive editions of the AFC Champions League Elite in 2025 and 2026.

His departure made him a free agent. According to the latest reports from Algeria, the next step will be joining Al-Shamal, currently competing in Qatar's top tier and also participating in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27.

🇩🇿 RIYAD MAHREZ PROCHE D’AL-SHAMAL ! 🇶🇦

🇩🇿 Riyad Mahrez, former Al-Ahli player, is on the verge of joining and signing with Al-Shamal 🇶🇦 as a free player. 📝🤝

🗞️| [ @NicoSchira / @AlfredoPedulla @DZfoot / @nasronasro1988 ] || #Mahrez #AlShamal pic.twitter.com/f4SGUJkwvr

— F.M.Y (@Mohamedyou85246) October 1, 2026

Al-Shamal prepares for Riyad Mahrez's arrival

The agreement between Riyad Mahrez and Al-Shamal is practically finalized, according to reports published this week by 'DZfoot'. The player was in Dubai maintaining his physical preparation while waiting to determine his future.

The deal will involve no transfer fee as Mahrez has been without a contract since leaving Al-Ahli. His market value is currently estimated at 5 million euros, per the latest update available on Transfermarkt.

Al-Shamal already has Algerian presence in its squad. Baghdad Bounedjah, a 34-year-old forward, has scored 4 goals in 5 matches during the 2026/27 season, including the goal that gave the Qatari club their first-ever goal in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Qatar, the next destination after international retirement

Mahrez announced his retirement from the Algerian national team after the 2026 World Cup but continues his club career. At 35 years old, the winger aims to keep competing, and the deal with Al-Shamal will allow him to stay in the region after his time in Saudi Arabia.

The next step is the signing and subsequent official announcement by Al-Shamal. If the final details are sorted out, Riyad Mahrez will embark on a new journey in Qatar as a free player, just three months after concluding his spell with Al-Ahli.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mahrez encuentra nuevo hogar