Leicester midfielder Riyad Marez issued a statement, saying that he wants to leave the club in the nearest transfer window.

The best player of the championship of England 2015/16 Algerian Riyad Marez intends to leave Leicester.

"Because of the immense respect and admiration for this club, I continue to play for Leicester, giving everything to the field. However, I decided to be honest with all the fans and with myself, and say that I want to move on.

After last year's championship, we held a conversation with the leadership and agreed. That I will stay in the team for another year to help her in the post-season and play in the Champions League.

Nevertheless, I am very ambitious and I believe that now is the time to leave Leicester and reach a new level. I had the best four seasons in a career in Leicester and I loved every minute I spent here.

I feel great pride in being part of what we achieved during my stay at the club, culminating in the Premier League championships.

My relationship with the club and our fans is something that I will always appreciate, and I hope that they will all understand and respect my decision ", - quotes football player Sky Sports.

It should be noted that Mares has been in favor of Leicester since January 2014. Since arriving at Lis for 560 thousand pounds, the Algerian has scored 35 goals in 138 matches in all competitions.