London, July 11 (IBNS): British football club Manchester City on Wednesday announced it has signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester.
The 27-year-old has signed a five-year contract and has opted to take the number 26 shirt, the club said in a statement.
A title winner with Leicester in 2016, Mahrez says he can’t wait to get started at City, a Club he feels offers him both a chance to win silverware and an environment in which he can improve his own game.
“I am so pleased to have joined City, a side playing great football under Pep Guardiola,” Mahrez was quoted as saying by the club website.
Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “Riyad is a hugely talented player. He beats defenders and creates space.
“Over the past few years, he has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most exciting players.
“We’re sure he will bring additional attacking quality to our squad.”
Image: Manchester City Twitter page
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