Riyad Mahrez joins Qatar's Al Shamal

Algerian midfielder Riyad Mahrez has joined Qatar's Al Shamal, the club announced on October 14. The player is 35.

Mahrez joined without a transfer fee after leaving Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli, where he spent three seasons. Al Shamal did not disclose the length of his contract.

Before moving to Saudi Arabia, the midfielder played for France's Le Havre and two English clubs. He won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016, then added four league titles and the Champions League trophy with Manchester City.

Mahrez also won the Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria in 2019. After the 2026 World Cup, he announced his retirement from international football.