On Friday, Riyad Mahrez extended his contract with Premier League champion Manchester City for two more years. Mahrez, an Algerian winger who helped City win the English championship, has been given a new contract that keeps him at the club through 2025.
Mahrez has played 189 times for Pep Guardiola’s team since joining them from Leicester four years ago for £60 million ($71 million), tallying 63 goals and 45 assists. With City, the 31-year-old has three Premier League championships, three League Cups, and one FA Cup.
“I’m very happy to sign the new deal. I have enjoyed every single minute of my time here. It’s a pleasure to be part of such an incredible club,” Mahrez said. “To have helped us achieve the success we have enjoyed in the past four seasons has been unforgettable and made us all hungry to look to achieve even more.” Following the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, Mahrez looks set to play a significant role this season. Mahrez scored 24 goals for City last season in all competitions.
According to City director of football Txiki Begiristain in the four years since he joined the club, Riyad has significantly contributed to their success. He added that they were all thrilled to know that he will be a part of their continued effort to try and achieve greater success because he is one of the most dynamic wingers now playing in the game.
