The story of Riyad Mahrez's failed trial at Scottish side St Mirren is incredible, he escaped on a bike
Riyad Mahrez was on trial at St Mirren in 2009. He left in secret and went to Paris. The winger has since helped Manchester City win the Premier League title. He also won the FA Cup with Manchester United. In an interview with L'Equipe, he reminisces about his trial in Scotland. It was cold and snowing. Mahrez didn't speak English. But he improved physically. After four years at Leicester, Manchester Man City bought him for a club-record £60 million. His agent, Jean Evina, paid for his ticket. Riyad left his boots at the training ground and borrowed a bike to escape.
