The momentum for Sadio Mane’s move to Al Ahli is increasing this week, with Saudi clubs actively pursuing the signing. Al Ahli, in particular, has been persistent in their efforts over the past few days, as they aim to reunite Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
According to recent reports by Fabrizio Romano, Sadio Mane is being targeted by Saudi Arabian clubs, and he could potentially be the next star to make the move. Romano indicates that there are several clubs showing interest in the player.
In the race for Sadio Mane’s sign, Al-Ahli is currently leading. The Saudi club recently signed the Brazilian player, who was a free agent after his contract with Liverpool expired at the end of the last season.
🚨 Sadio Mané is expected to LEAVE Bayern Munich this summer. 🇸🇳👋
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Al-Ahli is keen on reuniting the dynamic duo of Mane and Firmino and is planning to submit a formal bid in the upcoming week. As of now, Mane has neither confirmed nor denied his intention to move to the Saudi club.
Last season, Sadio Mane made a move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich. During his time at the German club, the 31-year-old forward made 38 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists.
Mane has yet to secure an undisputed starting position at Bayern Munich and there is a possibility that he might consider a move to Saudi Arabia for what could be his last big paycheck in his career. This summer, the Saudi League has already seen the arrival of several other big names.
N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly departed Chelsea, while Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves, and Marcelo Brozovic are among the other notable players who have made moves. Additionally, former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has taken up the role of manager at Al-Ettifaq.
Man City ignored Yaya Toure’s advice to sign Sadio Mane
In the latest news, Sadio Mane’s summer move has garnered attention. Yaya Toure, a Manchester City legend, recently revealed that his club disregarded his advice to sign the Senegalese international back in 2016.
Speaking to BBC Africa, Toure expressed, “I always wanted to play with him [Mane]. When I was at City and he was at Southampton, I held him in high regard and urged my superiors to sign him. However, it didn’t materialize. Subsequently, Klopp recognized his potential, and look at what he has achieved for Liverpool, he has been exceptional. I admire him as a player.”
Seven years ago, Sadio Mane joined Liverpool for just £34m.
He won everything at the club ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YszMqKkqhe
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) June 28, 2023
Before signing for Liverpool, Mane scored 21 goals in 67 Premier League appearances for Southampton. Once he joined Liverpool, he became a vital component of the lethal trio consisting of Mane, Salah, and Firmino. Together, they played a crucial role in securing the 2019 Champions League title and guiding Liverpool to their first Premier League championship in the 2019-20 season.