The British newspaper "Sun" revealed that Manchester City has no desire to sell its Algerian star Riad Mehrez, and he will reject any offer that Paris Saint-Germain might make to him in the summer Mercato.
Although he was not always essential in the Spanish coach Pep Guardiola's squad, he was usually an impressive substitute by scoring goals and other industry for his teammates.
The 29-year-old Algerian star has become the focus of attention for many teams this season, led by the Parisian giant who is said to be ready to make a bid of about one hundred million dollars, to include the Algerian national team captain.
However, "The Citizens" - according to a source in the Etihad Stadium who spoke to the British newspaper - wanted to keep Mahrez, because Guardiola considered him a key and important player in his squad next season.
He added that Guardiola "is very happy with Mahrez's performance, and for this reason he has a place in the squad, although he is not permanently essential. He is satisfied with the relationship with Mahrez and we will not enter into new negotiations to extend his contract before the next year at the very least."
It is understood that Mahrez is open to extending his contract with the team and discussing a new offer from Man City, although his contract expires in 2023.
The market value of Mehrez - which earns about 237 thousand dollars per week - increased from 71 million dollars in the summer of 2018, when he moved from Leicester City to the "Heavenly Team", to 95 million.
Mehrez scored 14 goals in 50 Premier League matches with Man City, and this season he won the English League Cup.