‘So happy that he’s staying’ – Man City fans react as Journalist provides “great news” on star forward’s future

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Riyad Mahrez is expected to stay at the Etihad beyond this transfer window.

The 31-year-old has been one of the most enigmatic attackers in the Premier League over the past half a dozen years. He has been in ‘sparkling’ form this season and was Man City’s leading goalscorer with 23 goals and nine assists in 43 matches in all competitions.

However, with less than 18 months left on the Algerian’s existing deal, reports have claimed that a number of elite European clubs are monitoring Mahrez’s contract situation in Manchester ahead of a potential departure in the summer.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported this week that a departure for Riyad Mahrez should not be anticipated ‘any time soon’ and Man City planned to ‘speak’ to the former Leicester forward ‘in the coming weeks’ to assess his contractual situation.

It has also been mentioned that the Manchester City’s number 26 is personally ‘calm’ about the uncertainty around his personal situation at the club at this present moment.

According to the latest information from Pol Ballus via The Athletic, the Algerian is expected to stay at City beyond this transfer window.

Many fans are happy to hear Mahrez will be staying beyond this summer as it’s clear he still has plenty to offer to Pep Guardiola’s team, especially if one or both of Jesus and Sterling leave the club.

Here’s what some City fans had to say on Twitter:

“That’s a great news 💙.”
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“He already said nothing is above Man City for him”
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“Mahrez loves Man City, he might even retire here. “I don’t think there’s anything better than Man City” he said.”
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“So happy that he’s staying.”
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“He’s gonna have one of the biggest moments in our story. I just know it.”
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“Pep’s words “he brings something unique in the attack, different from others“.”
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“Atleast he will make sure of our goal difference.”
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