Riyad Mahrez signs new contract with the Leicester City

Algerian international Riyad Mahrez has committed his future to Leicester City by signing a new four-year contract.

The reigning PFA Player of the Year has been subjected to numerous transfer rumours linking him with Arsenal. The Gunners identified him as a key transfer target while there was also interest from Europe as well. However, Leicester City have been able to convince the 25-year-old that staying at the King Power stadium is the right decision for all parties concerned.Mahrez has had one great season with Leicester and moving now would have been a major gamble.