New Manchester City signing Riyad Mahrez says he his delighted to have completed his move from Leicester.

New Manchester City signing Riyad Mahrez says he his delighted to have completed his move from Leicester.

The 27-year-old has signed a five-year contract and has opted to take the number 26 shirt. 

Earlier today, he sat down with CityTV to discuss his excitement at the move, his reason for selecting the number 26 and why Pep Guardiola is a coach players want to work under.

Watch the full interview via the video above!

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Be one of the first City fans to welcome our new signing Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City with our “Blue Carpet Welcome”.

Riyad will be unveiled to fans at West Reception of the Colin Bell Stand on Thursday at 6:00pm.

We’ll be hosting a very special Blue Carpet Experience with our City Square presenters Danny, Natalie and Hugh with music from our resident City Square DJ!

We’ll have giveaways, prizes and exclusive competitions - as well as the chance to get close to our new signing.

Get there early and you could be one of the lucky ones to make it within the barriers and on to the Blue Carpet! We get underway at 5:30pm