Bayern Munich’s Senegal forward Sadio Mane has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr after one season with the Bundesliga champions. Mane has signed a four-year contract with Al-Nassr. The financial details of the transfer were not disclosed, but media reports suggest that the Saudis paid €40 million for the 31-year-old. Mane had two more years left on his Bayern contract. Mane moved to Bayern last year after an impressive spell at Liverpool, where he won numerous trophies. However, he failed to make the same impact at Bayern and fell out with teammate Leroy Sane. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen thanked Mane for his contributions and wished him success at his new club. Reuters reported

Sadio Mane Joins Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich

August 1, 2023

Bayern Munich’s Senegal forward Sadio Mane has made a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr after spending one season with the Bundesliga champions. The news of Mane’s transfer was announced by both clubs on Tuesday. Al-Nassr confirmed that the 31-year-old has signed a four-year contract, although the financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

A Fresh Start for Mane

Mane’s move to Bayern Munich last year was filled with high expectations, following his impressive record of 120 goals in 269 games for Liverpool. During his time at Liverpool, Mane was a key figure in the club’s attack and won several prestigious titles, including the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Club World Cup.

However, Mane failed to make the same impact at Bayern Munich. He encountered difficulties within the team, particularly with his teammate Leroy Sane, and was even involved in an incident where he hit the German winger. As a consequence, Mane received a fine and suspension.

Despite his success at Liverpool, Mane’s goal-scoring performance significantly declined at Bayern Munich. During his time with the Bundesliga champions, he managed to score only 12 goals, a significant drop from his average of more than 20 goals per season at Liverpool.

Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of Bayern Munich, expressed gratitude to Mane for his contributions during the past season, acknowledging that it hadn’t been an easy year for the Senegal forward. Mane suffered an injury just before the World Cup, which prevented him from participating with Senegal, a team he had previously led to their maiden Africa Cup of Nations triumph and World Cup qualification.

Due to his extended absence from the game, Mane was unable to make the desired impact at FC Bayern. Consequently, both the player and the club decided that it was time for him to embark on a new chapter in his career and seek a fresh start at another club.

Joining Al-Nassr

Mane’s new destination is Al-Nassr, a Saudi Arabian outfit that has been bolstering its squad since the high-profile signing of Cristiano Ronaldo last season. With their recent acquisitions, Al-Nassr is aiming to strengthen their lineup and challenge for the league title.

Al-Nassr, who finished as runners-up last season, have secured the services of midfielders Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan and Seko Fofana from Lens. Additionally, left-back Alex Telles has joined from Manchester United, further enhancing the team’s defensive capabilities.

It is worth noting that Al-Nassr faced some challenges in the transfer market earlier this month. The club was temporarily banned from registering new players due to outstanding debts, which FIFA ordered them to settle. The debt was related to the transfer of Nigerian Ahmed Musa from Leicester City, and the amount owed was 460,000 euros.

Although the financial details of Mane’s transfer to Al-Nassr were not officially disclosed, media reports suggested that the Saudi club paid 40 million euros ($43.85 million) for the services of the Senegal forward. Mane still had two years remaining on his contract with Bayern Munich at the time of the transfer.

With his move to Al-Nassr, Mane has an opportunity to revitalize his career and make a significant impact in the Saudi Pro League. Fans of both Bayern Munich and Liverpool will be eagerly watching his progress as he embarks on this new chapter in his football journey.

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