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Riyad Mahrez Close to Joining Qatar's Al-Shamal on Free Transfer
October 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez is close to joining Qatari club Al-Shamal as a free agent, according to Algerian outlet DZFoot.
- DZFoot reported Mahrez is close to signing with Qatari club Al-Shamal in the coming hours.
- Mahrez, 35, left Saudi club Al-Ahli during the summer transfer window after three seasons, becoming a free agent.
- DZFoot said Mahrez is in Dubai undergoing individual training while awaiting his next destination.
- Al-Shamal, third in the Qatari league, includes Algerians Baghdad Bounedjah, Omar Rafik, and Nacim Ben Issa alongside former Al-Ahli player Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane.


