Mahrez leaves Algeria camp to finalise transfer

The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has granted Riyad Mahrez permission to leave camp ahead of his move away from Leicester City.

Published : Aug 31, 2017 10:59 IST

Algeria has allowed Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez to leave camp in order to finalise a transfer before the window closes.

Mahrez has been linked with moves to Roma, Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal, and the 2015-16 Premier League winner is now nearing an exit from Leicester.

As Algeria prepare for a World Cup qualifier against Zambia, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed on Wednesday that it has granted the 26-year-old attacker permission to formalise his playing future.

Mahrez has featured in all three Premier League fixtures for Leicester this season, setting up two goals.

Algeria – bottom of Group B with one point after two matches – will now fly out to Lusaka without Mahrez for its clash with Zambia on Saturday.

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