Manchester City cult hero Ali Bernabia is delighted with the signing of Riyad Mahrez.

Benarbia is looking forward to seeing fellow Algerian Riyad Mahrez turn out in a blue shirt next term.

He told City's website: “Everyone in Algeria has been waiting for Mahrez to move to a really big club to see the next stage of his development.

“He did a fantastic job for Leicester City, winning the Premier League and the PFA Player of the Year, but Algerians have been desperate to see him playing alongside even better players in a stronger squad.

“The whole of Algeria is very excited at his move and you will see Algerian flags at the Etihad Stadium next season, without a doubt with many people in his country supporting him.

“In France, too, I think people have been waiting to see how he does at a big club and I think they will see a different player this year.

“I think he will do very well and the thought of Leroy Sane on wing and Riyad Mahrez on the other is very exciting – he will give Pep Guardiola more options in attack and it will be interesting to see the various attacking combinations City can use."