Taylor Ward Reveals Emotional Rollercoaster of Riyad Mahrez’s Move to Saudi Arabia in Amazon Prime Series

Taylor Ward, the wife of footballer Riyad Mahrez, shared her overwhelming emotions surrounding their relocation to Saudi Arabia in the Amazon Prime Video documentary series ‘Married to the Game‘.

The series captures the moment when Riyad Mahrez informed Taylor Ward about their move to the Saudi Pro League, leaving her stunned and emotional.

Mahrez, formerly with Manchester City, made the transition to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia last summer, joining renowned players like Roberto Firmino from Liverpool, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Edouard Mendy.

In a poignant scene in the docuseries, Taylor recalls Mahrez breaking the news to her over a phone call, stating, ‘we’re moving to Saudi.’ Her concerns about being alone were met with Mahrez’s straightforward response, ‘It’s part of the game innit.’

Reflecting on the moment, Taylor expressed how this stark response continues to linger in her mind, describing the week following the news as an ’emotional rollercoaster.’

Speaking about the unexpected relocation to Saudi Arabia, Taylor admitted feeling surprised by the move, yet she expressed missing the bustling life in Manchester and the close connections with her family and friends.

She contrasted the calmer and quieter atmosphere in Saudi Arabia with the vibrant pace of Manchester, highlighting that what she misses the most is the social interactions and gatherings with her loved ones.

Despite initial worries about the country’s regulations, Taylor mentioned a potential relaxation of rules, noting that her experience in Saudi Arabia differed from her initial expectations.