Riyad Mahrez’s wife reveals his blunt reaction to ‘shock’ Saudi transfer still haunts her

Riyad Mahrez’s summer switch to the Saudi Pro League took fans by surprise, but for wife Taylor Ward the move was a huge bombshell.

The 26-year-old model takes centre stage in a new Prime Video documentary entitled ‘Married to the Game’ which showcases the couple's move to the Middle East and how they have adapted to life away from Manchester.

In one viral clip, Al-Ahli star Mahrez gave a blunt reaction as Ward appeared shocked at the news that the couple would be moving to Saudi Arabia at short notice.

Ward admitted that she was overwhelmed when the Algerian winger told her: “It's part of the game, innit,” after she had expressed concerns about the move.

She admits Mahrez’s response ‘still haunts me’ and described how the former Manchester City star took a straight-talking approach to the situation.

“That line haunts me,” Ward told Mail Sport. “I keep seeing it on social media. That whole week was just an emotional rollercoaster really. It was a huge shock and I had absolutely no idea.

“One day we were planning for Riyad to go back to pre-season with City and then overnight we were moving to Saudi and I was planning this whole move.

“I think it was just very overwhelming at the time and a massive shock because I just didn't see it coming at all. That scene with Riyad — that is just him to a tee. He is just straight talking and to the point. He is very much just like, ‘it is what it is, you've got to get over it now’, whereas I'm more emotional. That's why we work because I'm a bit of a flapper in those situations and he's very on the ball and just gets on with it.”

Ward revealed the fast-paced nature of the deal which first came to light when the pair were on holiday. She admits the move took her by surprise considering Mahrez