"He Didn't Even Tell Me" - Taylor Ward Emotionally Opens Up on Riyad Mahrez's Sudden Move to Saudi Arabia

Riyad Mahrez's wife, Taylor Ward, shares her emotional turmoil over the unexpected Saudi Arabia relocation

Former Manchester City winger, Riyad Mahrez, made headlines with his £30 million transfer to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League during the summer, joining a group of high-profile stars making the move to the Gulf state.

In the Prime Video series 'Married to the Game,' Taylor Ward, Mahrez's wife, revealed in the first episode that she had little warning about the relocation and broke down in tears when discussing it with her sister Darby. Ward expressed feeling like she had "no choice" in this significant life change.

Ward shared her emotional struggle, stating, "I feel like everyone is going to be all over the place, it is just going to be so hard, life is going to be so different." She admitted to being overwhelmed by Mahrez's sudden announcement and expressed her concerns about being alone in Jeddah.

In response to Ward's worries, Mahrez, seemingly unfazed, stoically remarked, "It's part of the game, innit," emphasizing the challenges that come with the professional football lifestyle. The series sheds light on the personal difficulties faced by families of footballers amidst unexpected career moves, capturing Ward's poignant reactions to this major life transition.