Pep Guardiola admits Saudis have 'changed market' after Riyad Mahrez exit
Saudi Arabia has changed football's transfer market in their bid to "create a strong league", Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday after Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez left the Premier League club to join Al-Ahli. Mahrez, who scored 78 goals and made 59 assists for City in a trophy-laden spell at the club, on Friday joined the Saudi Pro League side for a reported sum of €35 million plus five million in add-ons. Asked if he had wanted Mahrez to remain at City, Guardiola told reporters: "Definitely.


