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      Fans terrified by Bernardo Silva’s reaction to ‘agent Jack Grealish’ begging him to stay at Man City in Treble parade

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans have been left terrified after Bernardo Silva was spotted dropping a huge hint he will QUIT the club.During the club’s Treble parade, Jack Grealish was hilariously spotted begging the Portuguese playmaker to stay.

      Bernardo, 28, has been a key figure in Pep Guardiola’s squad as the club finally got their hands on the Champions League trophy and matched Manchester United’s 1999 feat.
      But he has been linked with a move away from the Man City this summer to embark on a new challenge, with a host of European giants linked.
      However, fans are convinced Bernardo shook his head after “agent Jack Grealish” pleaded with him to stay.
      One tweeted: “Oh no.. he shook his head.”
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      Another wrote: “Oh its over.”
      A third tried to lift the mood, joking: “Agent Jack is doing his job.”
      But one replied: “Man…. I can’t.”
      Another begged: “I’m in tears, please don’t leave!”
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      Later in the evening, Grealish publicly paid tribute to his pal… before saying he “looks homeless”.
      The England star, 27, joked: “There’s one person in this team that I absolutely adore… and he looks homeless: It’s Bernardo Silva.”
      Bernardo has played 306 times for City since joining from Monaco in 2017, including 200 in the Premier League.
      In that time, he’s won FIVE Premier League crowns, two FA Cups, four League Cups, two Community Shields and, most recently, the Champions League.
      However, he has hinted at a desire to embark on a new challenge and could be tempted by Paris Saint-Germain.
      The Ligue 1 champions are rumoured to be willing to offer Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marco Verratti plus cash for the midfielder. More

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      Seven managers who could replace Pep Guardiola at Man City including THREE of his old apprentices

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      MANCHESTER CITY look set to be on the hunt for a new boss in 2025.Pep Guardiola has done it all in his seven seasons at the Etihad, capping his stint off by winning the Champions League on Saturday to complete a historic Treble.
      Pep Guardiola helped Man City to complete a historic Treble on Saturday nightCredit: Rex
      Some suspected that he might ride off into the sunset after achieving such a feat, but Guardiola plans to fulfil the remaining two years of his deal.
      According to The Guardian, the 52-year-old plans to walk away from City in 2025 when his deal is up.
      His Etihad departure will mark the end of a stunning era of dominance at the club.
      Guardiola has so far won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and a Champions League at City.
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      These add to the numerous trophies he won while at the helms of Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
      He was previously claimed to be hoping to win titles in all of Europe’s top four leagues – which would suggest a future move to Serie A.
      These plans are said to have “changed”, however, and international football may beckon.
      Ahead of Guardiola’s potential exit, we take an early look at the men that could be in the frame to replace him at City – including three proteges.
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      VINCENT KOMPANY
      Belgian defender spent the final three seasons of his legendary Manchester City tenure playing under Guardiola.
      He has since embarked on a managerial career with Anderlecht and then Burnley – winning the Championship title in stunning fashion with the latter.
      Kompany’s return would be a huge hit with the fans, and his knowledge of Guardiola’s methods could help provide some sort of continuity.
      City legend Vincent Kompany would be a popular choice with fansCredit: Reuters
      MIKEL ARTETA
      Following his 2016 playing retirement, Arteta immediately launched his coaching career by accepting an offer to become Guardiola’s Man City No2.
      Arteta, 41, was able to learn under his former mentor for over three years before landing the Arsenal top job in late 2019.
      The Spaniard rivalled City for the Premier League title last term, but could be tempted to return there in future, given the incredible resources that would be at his disposal.
      Mikel Arteta previously served as Guardiola’s No2 at CityCredit: Getty – Contributor
      XAVI
      Another Guardiola protege, Xavi was among the most important players in the City boss’ early managerial career.
      Xavi, 43, has already tasted success as a boss himself, winning the Qatari title with Al Sadd in 2019 before translating that success to LaLiga with Barcelona last term.
      Like Kompany and Arteta, Xavi’s methods could provide some continuity – while he may potentially be tempted away from Barca in future, given the financial issues that still hang over them.
      Xavi was among Guardiola’s most important players at BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      JULIAN NAGELSMANN
      Although not a former Guardiola general, Nagelsmann is among the most exciting young managers in the game.
      The 35-year-old experienced his first setback earlier this year, when he was harshly sacked by Bayern Munich.
      But given his penchant for attractive football and obvious pedigree, Nagelsmann may be one to watch when the City job eventually becomes vacant.
      Julian Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern Munich earlier this yearCredit: Getty
      ZINEDINE ZIDANE
      Although not renowned for playing similar, Johan Cruyff-inspired football to Guardiola, Zidane would bring with him his own kind of pedigree and aura.
      The Frenchman, a global icon as a player, has largely translated his on-pitch prowess to the dugout since hanging up his boots.
      Out of work Zizou, 50, won three Champions Leagues over two spells with Real Madrid – the same number that Guardiola has won across his career.
      Zinedine Zidane has won as many Champions Leagues as a boss as GuardiolaCredit: AFP
      EDDIE HOWE
      Newcastle boss Howe has rightly received plenty of praise for the job he has done at St James’ Park.
      Taking over with the club in a relegation scrap, Howe guided the Toon into the Champions League during his first full season in charge following a number of shrewd, rather than particularly glamorous, signings.
      Prising him away from Newcastle would be extremely difficult politically, given City’s Abu Dhabi ownership and the Magpies’ Saudi chiefs.
      Eddie Howe guided Newcastle to the Champions League during his first full season in chargeCredit: PA
      ROBERTO DE ZERBI
      Italian boss De Zerbi has gained plenty of admirers with his stunning work at Brighton.
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      Arriving on the South Coast last September, De Zerbi built on Graham Potter’s foundations to guide his new side to the top six.
      Under their impressive ownership Brighton remain upwardly mobile, and it might just take a job as alluring as the one at City to lure De Zerbi away.
      Roberto De Zerbi has done a stunning job at BrightonCredit: Getty More

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      Moment Man City’s Champions League stars fly into Ibiza on private jet for 10-hour secret bash before heading back to UK

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      MAN CITY’s treble-winning team jetted into Ibiza for a wild bash – before flying back just 10 hours later for their victory parade. Pictures showed Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and the lads touching down for the all-night party in Spain.
      Erling Haaland and the team arrive on a private plane in IbizaCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Jack Grealish looks ready to go as he puts his arm around Phil FodenCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Kalvin Phillips and John Stones arrive at the hotel for the big night out in IbizaCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Grealish and the lads depart the plane as they arrive back in ManchesterCredit: Zenpix
      It was the next stop of City’s marathon three-day celebration after beating Inter Milan 1-0.
      They became just the second English side ever to complete the treble of the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League.
      And the wild celebrations haven’t stopped since the team lifted the coveted trophy in Istanbul on Saturday.
      After partying in the Turkish city they then jetted back to Manchester, before then hurtling across to Ibiza.

      The side flew back home ahead of today’s open-top bus parade through Manchester.
      The staggering three-day bender has seen the players travel 3,700 miles as they toasted their historic achievement in style.
      Pictures showed the team arriving aboard a private Airbus A321 as they touched won in Ibiza at 11.59pm.
      They were then taken straight to the hotel before kicking off their wild night out – staying at a local nightclub until closing time at 6.30am.
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      The team then left their hotel again at 10am to pile back on the plane for the trip back to Manchester.
      The group – who had permission from Pep Guardiola for their 12-hour clubbing trip – were due to join up with the rest of the squad for a victory parade through the streets of Manchester, which starts at 5.30pm.
      Grealish was seen ready to party as he appeared in a blue shirt with buttons undone and with gold chains around his neck.
      He already looked a little worse for one as he put his arm around Foden as the group arrived in Ibiza.
      Kalvin Phillips was seen beaming as he sported a sky-blue bucket hat, while Erling Haaland had his long hair tied back ready for the big night out.
      Bernando Silva, Riyad Mahrez, Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias, and Kyle Walker were also seen among the bunch.
      Kyle Walker, Nathan Ake and Haaland gather as the team’s celebrations continueCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Haaland dons a bucket-hat as the team prepare to hit the townCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Grealish departs the plane in an open blue shirt and gold chainsCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Phillips beams as he prepares to party after the historic seasonCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Ake, Dias, and Haaland arrive at the posh hotel in IbizaCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Grealish arrives at the hotel for the partyCredit: Splash/backgrid
      Mahrez checks his phone before the wild night in IbizaCredit: Splash/backgrid
      City stars reserved a whole floor of the luxury Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel for their lightning trip to the party island.
      It is considered to have one of the most famous beach dance clubs and can cater to 7,000 revelers.
      A superior double room for two people costs around £546.
      It comes after some City stars were ditched by the group and left back in Manchester.
      Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, and Stefan Ortega showed up for dinner but were deserted by their party-hungry teammates.
      City were welcomed home from Istanbul by fans on Sunday afternoon.
      Supporters gathered at Manchester Airport as players landed before posing with the cup on the steps of the aircraft alongside manager Pep Guardiola.
      Thousands more are expected to line the streets in Manchester city centre for a victory parade this evening starting at 6.30pm.
      A live stage show will take place at 7.30pm and players are expected back in Manchester at lunchtime.
      The City squad will travel in an open-top bus through the city before a stage show takes place with Guardiola and his players.
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      City’s stars, Guardiola and their loved ones are said to have gone back to the five-star JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea to carry on the party after Saturday’s victory.
      Grealish, Kyle Walker and others raved until 8.30am local time, with Haaland puffing on a cigar and declaring his love for Grealish in an Instagram selfie.
      The team pose for a photo on the steps of their planeCredit: Zenpix
      Haaland clutches a waterbottle as the team return to ManchesterCredit: Zenpix
      The team will be at the centre of a victory parade tonight at 5.30pmCredit: Zenpix More

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      Man City’s Treble puts them on course for astonishing bonus that could see club easily afford Kylian Mbappe transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S Treble has put them on course for an astonishing £335MILLION bonus.The  Champions League winners know they will never be universally loved thanks to charges related to 115 alleged breaches of historical Financial Fair Play rules.
      Man City completed the treble on SaturdayCredit: Alamy
      But there is no doubting their sensational play on the pitch has brought in an unprecedented amount of prize money this term.
      City have lifted the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the space of  three weeks and they could soon have two more trophies in the bag, as they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield  and Europa League winners Sevilla in the Super Cup.
      A fifth Premier League crown in six years is estimated to be worth £164m.
      Their long-awaited first Champions League victory added another £117.2m, while beating Manchester United in the FA Cup saw them trouser £3.9m — taking the total to a staggering £285.1m.
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      That is not all — Saturday’s win over Inter Milan has guaranteed City entry into the new-look Fifa Club World Cup in 2025, which will be worth about £50m.
      That adds up to about £335m, which will delight chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and owner Sheikh Mansour.
      The total amount of prize money could see Man City recruit some huge transfer targets – potentially including Kylian Mbappe.
      Mbappe signed for Paris Saint-Germain in a huge £166million transfer from Monaco in 2017.
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      The Cityzens could also attempt to sign Neymar, who is expected to leave PSG this summer.
      Despite Man City’s huge cash bonus, club officials are set to kick off their summer business with a free transfer.
      The Prem champions are set to sign Mateo Kovacic on a free transfer from Chelsea as a potential replacement for Ilkay Gundogan. More

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      Seven Man City Treble heroes could face the chop this summer with Pep Guardiola ready to replace senior stars

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S Treble winners wrote their name into the history books on Saturday night.But lifting the Champions League trophy in the Ataturk Stadium in Turkey could be the last time a few of Pep Guardiola’s squad are seen in sky blue.
      Seven Man City stars face the chop despite winning the TrebleCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Pep Guardiola could make several changes to the squad this summerCredit: Getty
      There are question marks over several of the relatively small group of senior players assembled at the Etihad.
      And it is possible that a bunch of the stars who have helped them win three trophies will not be sticking around to defend them in August.
      City are aware you can never stand still and despite their impressive achievements Guardiola expects to see some new faces arriving.
      But hearing 32-year-old skipper Ilkay Gundogan has agreed to stay on after a truly memorable end to the campaign would be as big as any new signing for the club’s fans.
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      He played a key role in several games — scoring twice against Everton and Leeds in the Prem run-in and also in the FA Cup final win over Manchester United.
      The club have been reluctant to offer more than 12 months to Guardiola’s first signing of his City era.
      Gundogan cost £20.4million back in 2016 and knows he can get a longer deal elsewhere.
      Talks will resume in the coming days with the possibility of a one-year contract and the option of a further season likely to be offered.
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      Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker have been tipped to leaveCredit: EPA
      Bernardo Silva has been linked with a departureCredit: Getty
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      Barcelona, Arsenal, his former side Borussia Dortmund and clubs in Saudi Arabia are watching with interest.
      Fellow midfield stalwart Bernardo Silva has two years on his deal.
      The Portugal international has asked City to consider offers for him for the past two summers due to his wish to be nearer to his homeland.
      From a footballing point of view, Silva, 28, is happy — it is more about lifestyle with the former Monaco man.
      The manager is desperate for him to stay as he knows his versatility makes him so difficult to replace.
      They may face a fight to keep hold of 32-year-old Riyad Mahrez too with a lucrative offer from Saudi appearing in the last few days.
      The Algerian is never happy when he does not play and he has been on the bench for the big games recently.
      If both Gundogan and Silva stay then there will be a decision to make over England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, who has struggled for game time in his first season with the champions.
      The £42m signing wants to stay but must also worry about how much he will play — particularly if 29-year-old Mateo Kovacic arrives from Chelsea as expected.
      City had earmarked a large chunk of money to spend on reshaping their midfield this summer. But having missed out on Real Madrid-bound Jude Bellingham, they may now work on keeping what they have got rather than spending big.
      Although Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga, 21, is one they are looking closely at.
      Guardiola may need to spend on the bolstering the defence too.
      One player who will be on his way out is defender Joao Cancelo, who was sent out on loan to Bayern Munich in January.
      The Germans will not take up their £60m option to buy him although they may be interested if the figure is dropped. Guardiola will not want him back at the Etihad after their relationship broke down and Barcelona is one option.
      French-born Spanish international centre-back Aymeric Laporte could also be going after appearing to say farewell to the Etihad last month.
      The 29-year-old, who joined in 2018 for £57m, had been an automatic starter but has lost his place in the side since Manuel Akanji’s arrival last summer and wants to play more regular football.
      Tottenham are interested, as are a few clubs in Spain, and it would be no surprise if he moves on over the summer.
      Mateo Kovacic is an imminent arrivalCredit: AFP
      That could open the door for a big money move for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol, 21, who is rated at more than £80m by his club.
      Meanwhile, the future of Kyle Walker is also up in the air as he goes into the final year of his contract. The Three Lions ace finished the season impressively but was surprisingly left out for the final this weekend against Inter Milan.
      Guardiola said at Easter he is not equipped to play the inverted full-back role perfected by John Stones, casting some doubt on his long-term prospects.
      Given that he has just turned 33, it may be that City allow his deal to wind down before making a decision next summer.
      Arsene Wenger agrees City need to inject young blood into their team for next term.
      The Frenchman, who won three titles with Arsenal, said: “I must say, I was thinking: What do you now at City?
      “Do you go for a new challenge? Motivate yourself for a new challenge?
      “Or do you stay, take advantage of the credit and continue to develop this team?
      “They will lose important players. This team is not an old team but there are few young players. Apart from Erling Haaland, who is 22 now, all the others are between 23 and 32.
      “So two or three new players will need to change. They have to find same the quality again.”
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      Guardiola has shown in the past there is no room for sentiment by getting rid of some of City’s biggest legends.
      Once the celebrations subside, there will be a few players wondering whether they could be next. More

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      Man City coach set for Leicester City talks but he’s among SEVEN contenders including Scott Parker and Steven Gerrard

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      LEICESTER will step up talks with Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca following Saturday’s Champions League triumph.The Foxes have already spoken to Pep Guardiola’s assistant about the role but will hold further talks now that City have completed the treble.
      Enzo Maresca is Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s assistantCredit: EPA
      Leicester are keeping tabs on Maresca amid their search for a new managerCredit: Getty
      Maresca, 43, joined Guardiola’s staff last summer and has been invaluable to the City boss during their historic season.
      The former West Brom and Juventus midfielder has already rejected a job offer from Southampton this summer and has also been linked with the vacant Celtic job.
      Leicester wanted to hire former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter but the 48-year-old is not keen on taking a Championship job.
      That has left the Foxes looking elsewhere and they have spoken to and considered a number of candidates.
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      Former Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has held talks as well as Scott Parker and Austrian Adi Hutter.
      Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is also being considered.
      Dean Smith, who was given eight games at the end of the season to try and save Leicester, has held talks and is not out of the running to stay on at the King Power.
      Maresca, who has managerial experience in Serie B with a short stint at Parma, was also on Manuel Pellegrini’s coaching staff during his time as West Ham manager.
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      This comes after the Italian experienced a major scare following City’s Champions League triumph as his father went missing.
      An announcement was made at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium for Pascquale de Caro, Maresca’s dad, to make himself known to the nearest steward, while the Citizens launched an appeal on Twitter.
      The former midfielder attempted to contact his father by phone and the Manchester giants informed local police, but thankfully it was confirmed at 12.24am on Sunday morning that he had been found. More

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      Man City fans clash in stands as supporter blasts ‘tourists’ for making him sit before lad ‘tries to smash phone’

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans were all smiles after the Champions League final – but a row erupted in the stands between some of them mid-match.Before Pep Guardiola’s troops secured a historic treble, a group of City supporters were embroiled in an expletive-filled row over standing.
      A City fan found himself embroiled in a seating row with fellow Sky Blue fansCredit: TWITTER@TICKETMANCITY
      He was told to sit down by several fans and almost had his phone swiped out of his handCredit: TWITTER@TICKETMANCITY
      One of the young lands sat behind him was fumingCredit: TWITTER@TICKETMANCITY
      Manchester City finally got their hands on the Champions League trophy on SaturdayCredit: REX
      An older man and two kids exchanged insults after the former was told not to stand for the duration of the match.
      In the clip, the angry Manc said: “Here we go.
      “We’ve gotta sit down because of all these f***ing tourists around here.
      “We’ve gotta sit down because of these f***ing tourists. It’s a f***ing disgrace.”
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      Seconds after voicing his displeasure at being told to take his seat, the older bloke had to stop his phone from being swiped out of his hand.
      He said: “Trying to smash my phone. What are you going to do, try to smash my phone?
      “You’re going to do nothing, w*****s. Pathetic.”
      The clip quickly went viral and divided opinion among footie fans, one of whom tweeted: “Seats are for sitting.”
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      Another said: “Imagine sitting down watching the Champions League Final.”
      And another said: “Little kids could be in the rows behind him.
      “The front rows should sit down as if they stand up everyone behind has to stand up to see which often means the little ones cannot see. So sit down.”
      One remarked: “His seat, his space. Do as he pleases. Who’s sitting down in a champions league final anyway?”
      Another chimed in: “Unbelievable.
      “I remember Man City were a proper club.
      “Great support even in the lower divisions. This is the price of modern success.”
      City finally got their hands on the Champions League trophy thanks to a 1-0 win over Italian giants Inter Milan.
      A second-half strike from Rodri saw the Blue half of Manchester land the most coveted trophy in club football.
      And it ended Guardiola’s 12-year wait to once again guide a team to European glory.
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      The Spaniard said after the final interview: “I’m tired, calm and satisfied. It’s so difficult to win.
      “It was written in the stars. It belongs to us.”
      Manchester City won their first Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Inter MilanCredit: ALAMY More

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      Riyad Mahrez ‘offered stunning Man City transfer exit worth £40million a year’ just hours before Champions League final

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      RIYAD MAHREZ has reportedly been offered a stunning exit from Manchester City worth £40million a year – just hours before the Champions League final.Mahrez, 32, has two years remaining on his deal at the Etihad but has been linked with a move away from the Treble-chasers.
      Mahrez has been linked with a big money move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex
      Mahrez has enjoyed another successful season with Pep Guardiola’s side, scoring 15 times and providing 13 assists.
      But the Algerian is set to miss out on the starting line up for the showpiece event with Guardiola preferring Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva down the flanks.
      And now Saudi suitors are attempting to lure Mahrez to the Middle East with a mega offer.
      According to ESPN, Al-Ahli are hopeful of securing the services of Mahrez this summer.
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      The report adds that the Saudi side have offered the winger a two-year contract worth £40m a season plus bonuses, with the option of a third year.
      Mahrez has become frustrated at a lack of playing time this season and is understood to be open to a move.
      However, it remains unclear if City would allow the player to leave and what fee they would be expecting.
      After the 3-0 win against Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi final in April, Guardiola admitted that Mahrez was frustrated at his lack of playing time.
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      He said: “He’s grumpy with me when he doesn’t play, all the time. He makes me notice when he’s grumpy.
      “He is an exceptional player, his playing is exceptional on the biggest stages and he has the mentality to score a goal.
      “The composure for the penalty was important, and the second and third were brilliant.
      “So satisfied for Riyad because he loves to play football, he’s given many, many things in these years and hopefully more in the future.”
      The situation is likely to be resolved after the Champions League final.
      If Mahrez were to join he would be following in the footsteps of several high profile stars who have joined the Saudi Pro League.
      Karim Benzema signed for Al Ittihad, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia while N’Golo Kante is set to become another high-profile addition to the league.
      Since joining City from Leicester in a deal worth close to £60m in 2018 Mahrez has established himself as an important member of Guardiola’s squad.
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      During his five year spell at City, he has scored 78 goals in 236 appearances and scored a career-high 24 times last season.
      The former Leicester man has lifted the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup during his time at the Etihad. More