Manchester: Long-term desire Riyad Mahrez to leave from Leicester City finally materialized on July 11 last. Winger Algerian national team was to say the last greetings for fans of The Foxes.
Mahrez joined Manchester City for a fee of £ 60 million (Rp1.1 trillion). He signed a contract with a salary amount of 200 thousand pounds per week for five years at Etihad with an extension option.
The England Footballer of the 2016 PFA version had previously tried to force his move in January and he had a rebellion in Leicester. 27-year-old player was absent in two Premier League games due to strike play.
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However, the new transfer can be realized this month. Mahrez is also the inaugural recruit of The Citizens for the summer transfer market in 2018.
To all Leicester fans,
We have made some amazing memories and history together. Winning the premiership against all odds was just something else and none of it was possible without the extraordinary support for me and the team. I want to thank all of you
"To all the Leicester fans, we have made great memories and history together," Mahrez wrote on his official Twitter account.
"Winning the English Premier League with all the odds is something special and all this will not be possible without your incredible support for me and the team, I want to thank all of you," he continued.
Mahrez joined Leicester in 2014 and immediately broke through the main squad. His name is classy as a key player Leicester won the English Premier League 2015 - 2016. He scored 17 goals at the time.