Greens: Riyad Mahrez finally makes a strong comeback!

Sep 26, 2026

Without a team since leaving Al-Ahli, Riyad Mahrez had almost disappeared from the radar. However, new images bring news of the former captain of the Greens.

After a long media absence, Riyad Mahrez has finally resurfaced. Without a team since the termination of his contract with Al-Ahli at the beginning of summer, the former captain of the Algerian national team has yet to find a new destination, despite numerous speculations surrounding his name in recent months.

Rumored to be heading to Europe, various clubs in the Gulf, and even South America, the former winger of Manchester City remains without a contract for now. At 35 years old, the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations champion seems to be taking his time before selecting what could represent one of the last challenges of his professional career.

In the meantime, Mahrez is not idle. Recent images shared by Jamie Elite DXB show him in Dubai, where he is following an individual program to maintain and regain his best physical condition. This is a way to stay ready in case an interesting opportunity arises in the coming weeks.

His status gives him a certain flexibility. No longer contractually tied to Al-Ahli, Mahrez can negotiate and sign without transfer fees with the club of his choice, subject to the registration regulations of the relevant league. It remains to be seen which destination will attract the former Citizen.

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