Jamie Vardy came second on the list, with the England striker in contention to finish the season as the Premier League’s top scorer, but Mahrez – who cost Leicester just £350,000 when he signed from Le Havre in January 2014 – was extremely grateful to be recognised by fans worldwide.
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The Daily Star quotes Leicester City ace Riyad Mahrez, who was recently crowned PFA Player of the Year, as confirming he would remain with the Foxes for their title defence and European quest next season. I love all my fans.
“I thank them and thanks to all of my fans”.
“I’m very happy. I’m proud to have this trophy”.
Though Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has publicly begged his players to give his team another year, he has said in the past that he will not oppose players who insist on leaving.
The Foxes were officially presented with the English Premier League trophy on Saturday after their 2-1 victory over Everton at home, completing a fairytale story in which the most unlikely of teams surprised the bookmakers and their 5000 to one odds by becoming champions.
In the Best XI of the Year, Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspurs were the best represented, fielding three players each – Huth, Mahrez and Vardy for Leicester and Alderwiereld, Alli and Kane for Spurs. It shows you are doing something right.
According to the Metro via France Football, Arsenal have already opened talks with the Premier League champions about a possible move for the dynamic midfield duo.
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