It looks like Riyad Mahrez will leave Leicester City in the coming weeks after the 26-year-old penned a statement expressing his desire to leave.
The Algerian tells the club that he wants to leave because he's "fiercely ambitious" and wants "to move on to a new experience"
Here's the statement in full:
"Out of the huge admiration and respect I hold for Leicester City Football Club I wanted to be totally honest and transparent with them and have therefore informed the club that I feel now is the time for me to move on.
"I had a good discussion with the Chairman last summer and we agreed at that time that I would stay for another year in order to help the club as best as I could following the transition of winning the title and in the Champions League.
"However, I am fiercely ambitious and feel that now is the time to move on to a new experience.
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"I've always enjoyed a good relationship with the Chairman and everyone at the club, and I hope I have been able to repay the faith shown to me by my performances and commitment on the pitch during my time here.
"I've had the four best seasons of my career at Leicester and have loved every moment. I feel immense pride to have been a part of what we have achieved during my time at the club, culminating in becoming Premier League Champions.
"The relationship I share with the club and our amazing fans is something I will treasure forever and I truly hope they will understand and respect my decision."
Earlier this week, Mahrez was reportedly spotted walking out of a hotel in France with a man wearing an AS Monaco jacket.
Rumours are also circulated that Leicester are demanding £35 million for the midfielder.
Earlier this month, Mahrez was filmed by TV cameras walking into City's ground, chatting to striker Islam Slimani.
The pair appeared to be talking about Chelsea's title victory, last night, when Mahrez appeared to say something a little bit surprising.
In response to Slimani saying "Hey, Chelsea are champions", Mahrez is recorded as saying, "They're an incredible club. A real club."
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