Does Sadio Mané pull the ripcord after a year at Bayern? The 31-year-old attacker and his advisor had always denied such considerations in recent weeks. Regardless of this, it also seems clear: According to consistent reports, inquiries for Mané from the Saudi Pro League are increasing. Loud Fabricius Roman in particular, promoted Al-Ahli is pushing for a transfer – there they want to unite the Senegalese with his ex-Liverpool colleague and newcomer Roberto Firmino.
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Other clubs, including Al-Nassr and Ettifaq FC, are said to have expressed their interest in the player in recent weeks but were still awaiting a signal from him. The Italian TV journalist Rudy Galetti (including “Sky Sports”) tweeted on Tuesday that Mané was now considering a move to the Saudi Arabian league and thinking about it.
The contract of the right footer on Säbener Straße is dated until 2025. FC Bayern signed Mané last summer as a royal transfer for 32 million euros from Liverpool FC. Looking back, his first season in the Bundesliga can be described as mixed. In the meantime, he was out with a calf injury, which also cost him his participation in the World Cup. The attacker made 38 appearances for the record champions in all competitions, in which he contributed 18 goals. In the second half of the season in particular, however, he often did not get beyond short assignments.
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Mané’s market value, which once peaked at EUR 150 million, has fallen from EUR 70 million to EUR 25 million over the past year. “If everything goes well, I’ll return to Bayern,” said the 95-time international when asked about his future. According to reports, they are also willing to talk in Munich should a corresponding offer for the winger arrive. From a sum of 30 million euros, a sale would be considered at FCB, it is said. A departure could give Bayern financial room for maneuver on other construction sites.
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In the TM rumor mill, too, the opinion is widespread that Mané should be allowed to go, provided the general conditions are right. “Please make it happen! I don’t like the Saudis’ concept, but it suits FCB very well here. Hoeneß and Rummenigge will get the maximum out of this. It’s generally a pity that it never worked, but it’s better for everyone,” comments the user “MidasInReverse” on the Al Ahli rumor, for example. “BadeniaKSC” also attests: “If there was anything to it, that would be perfect for Bayern. The transfer fee from last year can certainly be recovered from the Saudis and the expensive misunderstanding would be over.”
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But there are also doubters about the current speculation and advocates of the former top star: “Somehow it wouldn’t suit Mané, he’s actually too down-to-earth and too ambitious for that. Apart from that, Tuchel has already confirmed that they are planning with him in the new season. He certainly didn’t have a happy season, but he wasn’t completely bad either, his stats were okay. If Bayern were to sell him now, you would definitely have to add more on the wing, since Coman is often injured, so you would open up another construction site without need,” says “Voelkchen”, who agrees with the user “boqueron”: “Tuchel still knows Mané very good from the Premier League. It’s also possible that he plans to have him as a regular when he’s back to his usual level.”
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2023-07-05 19:48:00
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