Despite being a cornerstone of manager Matthias Jaissle’s tactical setup, the 35-year-old Mahrez is reportedly eyeing a return to the continent where he achieved global stardom. According to the Turkish newspaper Sabah, Fenerbahçe views Mahrez as the ideal upgrade for their wing positions, having determined that their current options – Kerem Akturkoglu, Nene, Anthony Musaba, and Oguz Aydın – do not meet the club’s long-term ambitions.
While Mahrez is under contract with Al-Raqi until 2027, he is reportedly following a path similar to N’Golo Kante, who recently swapped the Saudi league for Turkey. Mahrez is said to be prioritising a return to a highly competitive European environment before his eventual retirement.