The Algerian star of Manchester City, Riyad Mahrez, responded to the reports that confirmed his departure from Manchester City due to the decline in his participation with the team during the current season.
The French website Foot Mercato talked about a possible departure for Mahrez during the upcoming winter transfer market, and confirmed that the 30-year-old might join Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.
The site was based on Mahrez's position during the current season, as his participation declined, although he is the team's top scorer during the current season with 8 goals in all competitions, 3 goals ahead of the nearest supplements, and he is the club's top scorer in the Champions League this year with 4 goals in 4 matches. .
However, the Algerian player quickly denied this information, and confirmed that he was not thinking of leaving, and he was determined to continue under the leadership of coach Pep Guardiola, in a statement carried by the "City Extra" website, which specializes in the news of the heavenly club.
Exclusive: A new report concerning the future of Riyad Mahrez and a possible move away from #ManCity from January has been labeled as "fake", @City_Xtra have been told by the player.
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) November 10, 2021
For his part, the journalist specialized in the transfer market, Fabrizio Romano, stated that Mahrez does not intend to leave City, and insists on competing for greater opportunities to participate with the club.
Riyad Mahrez is not planning to leave Manchester City in January, as things stand.
He's still determined to fight for a place and stay at Man City with Pep Guardiola.
🔵🇩🇿 #MCFC
Mahrez himself also denied reports as “fake” to @City_Xtra.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 10, 2021