Officially.. Al-Shamal signs Riyad Mahrez

Al-Shamal have officially announced today, Wednesday, the signing of Algerian star Riyad Mahrez to join the first team for the current season, in a notable deal that enhances the club's ambitions for the upcoming challenges.

Mahrez has signed his contract with Al-Shamal in the presence of Mishal Al-Ali, the club's football director, as he arrived in the Qatari capital Doha to finalize his transfer. He will join the team's training in preparation for local and continental competitions, notably the AFC Champions League Elite.

Riyad Mahrez is considered one of the standout stars of Algerian football, having contributed to his national team's victory in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 in Egypt. He has also won numerous titles during his career with clubs, most notably Manchester City, with whom he competed in major European and global tournaments, before moving to Al-Ahli three years ago.

Riyad Mahrez's signing adds significant technical skill and experience to Al-Shamal, thanks to his abilities and his rich career at both international and European levels, as the club looks to benefit from his talents to continue their impressive results and compete strongly in upcoming competitions.