“His left hand made history.” This is how a Qatari club announced the contract with Riyad Mahrez

- The Qatari Al-Shamal Club announced, through its account on the “X” platform, on Wednesday, the inclusion of Algerian player Riyad Mahrez in a free transfer deal. The club published a video announcing the contract with the 35-year-old, and commented: “His left hand made history...and our ambition is writing the next chapter, Riyad Mahrez...in the colors of the north.”

Al-Shamal Club is considered one of the strongest clubs in Qatar in recent times, and is in fifth place on the league standings this season with 8 points after 5 rounds. Riyad Mahrez left the Saudi Al-Ahly club last summer, after spending three seasons with them, including winning the AFC Champions League title on two occasions.

Mahrez previously played for Leicester City and Manchester City in England, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League titles with them. He has 119 international matches to his credit, during which he scored 40 goals and provided 45 assists, and won the 2019 African Cup of Nations with the Algerian national team.

Riyad Mahrez retired from international football after the 2026 World Cup.