Manchester City midfielder Rodri has told Riyad Mahrez that there’s a player in their ranks who is similar to him.
Riyad Mahrez, one of Manchester City’s heroes from recent years, paid his former teammates a visit at the Etihad Campus ahead of their trip to Palermo.
Mahrez is remembered fondly at City, having helped the team win a multitude of trophies including the Champions League in his five years at the club.
And in the video City posted on their social media outlets, Rodri can be seen pointing at a teammate while hugging Mahrez and telling the Al-Ahli ace that “he’s like you”.
Manchester City FC midfielder Rayan Cherki
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Rodri compares Riyad Mahrez to Rayan Cherki
The player in question is Rayan Cherki, who joined City from Lyon earlier this summer and has already made an impact at the club.
At the start of the video, Mahrez can be seen embracing first Cherki, then Rodri.
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As Cherki goes off-camera, Rodri turns to Mahrez briefly before turning towards Cherki, pointing at him and telling Mahrez that “he’s like you”.
The camera then cuts to Mahrez greeting other players before finishing with Pep Guardiola embracing the Algeria international and patting his chest.
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How Riyad Mahrez has been faring in Saudi Arabia
Mahrez’s five seasons at Man City saw him make 236 appearances, registering 78 goals and 59 assists in the process.
The 34-year-old helped City win four Premier League titles along with the Champions League, two FA Cups, and three League Cups.
In July 2023, Mahrez completed a £30million move to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, penning a four-year contract.
Mahrez has netted 29 goals in 78 appearances for Al-Ahli, helping them win the latest AFC Champions League.
He has also guided Al-Ahli to third and fifth-place league finishes in his two seasons at the club so far.