Leicester's Riyad Mahrez has ruled out the possibility of a transfer to French champions Paris Saint-Germain, even though he was born and raised in the suburbs of the French capital. The winner of the PFA Player of the Year award says he loves playing in the Premier League, where he scored 17 goals and delivered 11 assists this season. The 25-year-old winger has attracted interest from most big European clubs after his exceptional season with Leicester City.
"Even today I am not too excited about the prospect of PSG. It is my town, but I do not see myself going back," Mahrez said. "I don't really want to go back to France. France does not really excite me, I love England." The Foxes have edged closer to the Premier League title after Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by West Bromwich Albion on Monday.
"We are fighters. And when I say to you 'fighters', I have never seen anything like this in my life. The guys are hungry like crazy and they let nothing go," Mahrez said about the Leicester City squad. "You blast a shot straight into a guy's face and he doesn't even flinch."
Leicester need just one more win to secure the Premier League title, they are 1/25 at Bet365 to win it.
sharpe
7 years ago
I respect and even admire that guys words. There is nothing like the English Premier League and when you felt in love with it it's hard to get back. It''s the most amazing football championship on the planet but it's really fans in England who makes that. Have to be crazy t leave all that even if it's for the millions of...
I respect and even admire that guys words. There is nothing like the English Premier League and when you felt in love with it it's hard to get back. It''s the most amazing football championship on the planet but it's really fans in England who makes that. Have to be crazy t leave all that even if it's for the millions of PSG.
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mannixx
7 years ago
He will probably be offered a new contract by Leicester,and with winning the title and earn a lot with new sponsorship there wont be any problem for Leicester to even double his salary, and i think Mahrez will have a lot of motivation to stay in Leicester and to suprise in Champions league.
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Alexa Alexa 7 years ago
Ryiad Mahrez was chosen as the best player in the Premier League in last season.It is normal to see him avoiding transfer to France.French league is not anywhere near to the quality of Premier League.Mahrez can expect offers from the best clubs and leagues,he can shoose where he wants to go.
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