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Riyad Mahrez signs for Man City? Leaked photo before Leicester done deal
RIYAD MAHREZ has completed his transfer to Manchester City - but not before a photo was leaked ahead of his confirmation.
Manchester City had a £60m bid for Mahrez accepted by Leicester.
The Algeria international had his medical at City’s training base today.
And a leaked photo online suggested the deal was completed hours before City made it official.
Romanian journalist Emanuel Rosu tweeted a picture of Mahrez signing papers in a Manchester City-branded T-shirt.
The picture appears to show the winger penning his contract with the Etihad club.
Mahrez to @mancity. World exclusive. #mcfc pic.twitter.com/HBAKqOxwGz
— Emanuel Roşu (@Emishor) July 10, 2018
Neither City nor Leicester had confirmed the deal had gone through until 9pm on Tuesday evening.
Riyad Mahrez joins the defending English champions as Pep Guardiola prepares an assault on the Champions League next season.
The best things come to those who wait… ������#welcomeriyad to Manchester City! ������ #mancity pic.twitter.com/lLjJZrz4J0
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 10, 2018
City are likely to spend more money before now and the transfer window closing on August 9.