Riyad Mahrez dating 22-year-old fashion student after split from wife of five years

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Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez has reportedly been on a string of dates with a 22-year-old fashion student after splitting from his wife.

The Algeria international is now being linked with Taylor Ward – the daughter of reality TV star Dawn Ward, which follows reports of tension between him and his wife Rita Johal.

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The pair were reported as splitting up just over a month ago as she was seen to have flirted with Anthony Joshua at a London nightclub.

Mahrez and Johal had been married since 2015 but it now looks like the City winger has moved on pretty quickly, according to a report from the Sun.

See below for pics of Mahrez’s new love interest…

Riyad Mahrez has been dating Taylor Ward
Riyad Mahrez recently split from his wife ahead of going on a series of dates with Taylor Ward

A source close to Mahrez is quoted by the Sun as saying: “Riyad and Taylor get on brilliantly, and initially started hanging out as mates. He thinks she’s gorgeous, and has joined her and her pals for a few group dates.

“They’ve been friends for a while but Taylor refused to go there romantically until she knew his marriage was over. She is very much a girls’ girl and would never break that code.

“Taylor is stunning and Riyad’s team-mates have been ribbing him about how he’s been punching above his weight.”

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