Al-Qadisiyah have reportedly entered the race to sign Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez following the end of his spell with Al-Ahli, with the Saudi Pro League club hoping to secure one of the most high-profile free agents available before the new season.
According to reports citing the Algeria International channel, Al-Qadisiyah have begun assessing the legal and financial conditions surrounding a potential move for the former Algeria captain, who is currently available without a transfer fee after leaving Al-Ahli.
The club is said to view Mahrez as a priority target as it looks to strengthen its squad ahead of the upcoming campaign, particularly on the right wing.
Despite the growing interest, Mahrez has not yet decided where he will continue his career. The reports state that the 35-year-old has received offers from more than one club and is expected to make a final decision over his future within the next few days.
Al-Qadisiyah officials are reportedly keen to persuade the Algerian international to become part of the club’s long-term sporting project, believing his experience and pedigree would significantly strengthen the squad.
The possibility of signing Mahrez on a free transfer is also viewed as an important factor, allowing the club to pursue one of the league’s most accomplished players without paying a transfer fee.
Mahrez would arrive with an extensive record at club level, having enjoyed successful spells in the English Premier League with Leicester City and Manchester City before continuing his career in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli.
His performances across those clubs have established him as one of Algeria’s most decorated footballers and one of the Saudi Pro League’s most recognisable international stars.
During his time with Al-Ahli, Mahrez made 122 appearances in all competitions, scoring 37 goals and providing 46 assists. Those figures underlined his importance to the club, where he established himself as one of the team’s standout performers over recent seasons.
His attacking contributions and experience helped Al-Ahli achieve a number of positive results, while reinforcing his reputation as one of the league’s marquee signings.
The reports describe Mahrez as one of the most significant acquisitions the Saudi Roshan League has seen, pointing to both his performances on the pitch and the experience he brought after a distinguished career in European football.
For Al-Qadisiyah, those qualities make him an attractive option as the club seeks to strengthen its attacking options before the new campaign begins.
The club’s interest centres on adding an experienced winger capable of making an immediate impact, with Mahrez’s record in both England and Saudi Arabia placing him at the top of its list of potential recruits.
While discussions over his future continue, no final agreement has yet been reached and Mahrez remains free to evaluate the offers available before deciding on the next chapter of his career.
The reports also mark the end of Mahrez’s international journey with Algeria.
His career with the national team concluded after the Desert Warriors were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the round of 16.
That result brought to a close an international career spanning more than 12 years, during which Mahrez became one of Algeria’s most influential players and served as captain of the national side.
Attention is now focused on his club future, with Al-Qadisiyah hoping they can convince the experienced winger to remain in the Saudi Pro League and lead their ambitions in the season ahead.
