Al-Shabab set to welcome Mahrez as transfer nears completion

The transfer saga surrounding Riyad Mahrez appears to have taken a decisive turn. Insiders confirm that the Algerian international’s move to Al-Shabab is gathering momentum, though a handful of administrative formalities must still be wrapped up before the deal can be formally announced. The Saudi club is awaiting the final approval from the Saudi Professional League to seal the agreement and introduce the former Algeria captain to its ranks.

Should the transfer be finalised, this would rank among Saudi Arabia’s most significant football transactions this season. With a wealth of European football experience—including multiple titles and individual accolades—Mahrez would bring elite technical skill and a proven track record of high-level performance to Al-Shabab. Club supporters are buzzing with anticipation, eager to see the deal concluded swiftly and to welcome a player of Mahrez’s calibre, whose arrival would undoubtedly generate both sporting and media buzz for the Riyadh-based side.