Manchester City signs Riyad Mahrez for 67 million euros

Riyadh Mahrez, who won the Premier League title with Leicester in 2016, said that he had moved to the Etihad stadium for the chance to win more games. 39, silverware and improve its own game. (Source: AP)

Manchester City has signed a five-year contract with Algerian striker Leicester City, Riyad Mahrez, announced Tuesday the English champion .

City did not disclose transfer fees a club record of 60 million pounds ($ 79.6 million), more than the $ 57 million they paid Atletico Madrid for the defender French Aymeric Laporte in January

Mahrez, 27, who won the Premier League title with Leicester in 2016, said he had moved to the Etihad stadium for the chance to win more money. silverware and improve his own game. "I am so happy to have joined City, a club that plays football under Pep Guardiola," said Mahrez, who played 179 48 goals for Leicester

"Pep is determined to play offensive football, which is perfect for me, and City's performances last season were exceptional, they are redefining the English game and I wanted to be part of it."

"I think we can succeed over the next few years and I believe that my own game can evolve lopper under the direction of Pep. "

Mahrez was named Player of the Year of PFA Players after scoring 17 goals in 37 games, Leicester shocked the football world by winning the Premier League there are two years.

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He wanted to move in January and submitted a transfer request, but ended up staying with Leicester when the club's badessment put an end to City's interests.

"In recent years, he has established himself as one of the most exciting players in the Premier League," said Txiki Begiristain, director of football. "We are sure that it will bring an extra quality of attack to our team."

Mahrez was born in France and began his professional career in Le Havre, where he played 67 times over three years. He signed for Leicester in 2013 and helped the club win the Premier League promotion at the end of his first season.

Mahrez helped them escape relegation the following season before their title filled up. Arsenal, second, started the season in underdog 5000-1 and was relegated to relegation.

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