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Al Ahli v Al Ittihad: Saudi Pro League

Mahrez in transfer talks over return to Europe

The Saudi Arabian chapter of Riyad Mahrez’s illustrious career appears to be nearing its conclusion, amid mounting reports of his desire to return to European football. The Algerian maestro, who carved out a historic legacy with Manchester City, is currently at the centre of intensive negotiations that could see him leave Al-Ahli this summer.

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Hidden Gems FC: Drogba, Toni & football's top 10 late bloomers

Anyone that manages to carve out a career for themselves in professional football is ridiculously talented. The standard at the highest level is just so high that it is simply impossible to 'fake it 'til you make it'. However, not everyone is as prodigiously gifted as Lionel Messi or Lamine Yamal. Your average player will require some time to get to grips with the rigours of the elite game.

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📽️ | Mahrez makes surprise return to Man City training

Manchester City’s training ground had a touch of nostalgia this week as former winger Riyad Mahrez made an unexpected appearance, reuniting with old team-mates and staff. The 34-year-old, remembered as one of the defining figures of City’s dominant era, was spotted walking through the Etihad Campus, exchanging warm greetings and laughter with familiar faces.

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Cole Palmer is an extremely technical player who features as either a central attacking midfielder or a right winger for Chelsea. He is left-footed, which allows him to cut in from the right flank when he's used as a winger.

Cole Palmer was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, in England.

Cole Palmer wears the No. 20 shirt at Chelsea, assigned to him when the club signed him from Manchester City in 2023.

Cole Palmer stands at 1.89m (6ft 2in) tall. Although he's not the quickest offensive player, he possesses exceptional technical ability and game sense.

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer weighs 74kg (163 lbs).

Cole Palmer joined the Manchester City youth setup for their under-eights in 2010, despite growing up as a Manchester United fan.

Cole Palmer is yet to become a father.

Although the English international is yet to confirm it publicly, he was spotted on a vacation in Ibiza with manicurist and influencer Connie Grace shortly after the completion of Euro 2024, sparking rumours of a relationship.