Manager will not directly replace winger after Al-Ahli moveNathan Aké extends his Manchester City contract until 2027
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will not be signing a like-for-like replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who joined the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli on Friday.
Speaking at a press conference during the club’s pre-season tour of South Korea on Saturday, the Manchester City manager added that the summer spending of Saudi Pro League clubs has “changed the market.”
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