Mahrez was the star in the 2015-2016 season leading Leicester City to an unprecedented Premier League title.

The 26-year-old was voted PFA Player of the Year in 2016 after a brilliant season where he scored 17 league goals.

Following an average season where he scored 10 goals and provided seven assists as Leicester City finished 12th in the League.

"Out of the huge admiration and respect, I hold for Leicester I wanted to be totally honest and transparent. I have informed the club that I feel now is the time for me to move on,” Mahrez wrote in a statement.

"I had a good discussion with the chairman last summer and we agreed at that time that I would stay for another year in order to help the club as best as I could following the transition of winning the title and in the Champions League.

"I've had the four best seasons of my career at Leicester and have loved every moment. I feel immense pride to have been a part of what we have achieved during my time at the club, culminating in becoming Premier League champions.

"The relationship I share with the club and our amazing fans are something I will treasure forever and I truly hope they will understand and respect my decision."

Mahrez joined Leicester City in January 2014 from Le Havre.