Senegalese forward Sadio Mane has revealed his reasons for departing Liverpool and joining Bayern Munich.
As per the Daily Mail, Mane completed the first part of his medical with the Bavarians yesterday (June 21). The report added that the two clubs have agreed to a transfer worth around £35.1 million. Mane was also pictured in a Bayern Munich jersey earlier in the day.
The 30-year-old recently spoke to BILD about his reasons for leaving Liverpool for Bayern Munich, while adding that there was interest from other clubs. Sadio Mane said (as quoted by Liverpool Echo):
“When my agent first told me about Bayern's interest, I was immediately excited. I saw myself there right away. It's one of the biggest clubs in the world and the team is always fighting for every title. So for me it was a very good idea and the right decision to come here.”
The Senegalese forward, whose contract with the Reds was due to expire next summer, added:
“My agent told me that there were enquiries from other clubs. That's part of the business. But I got the feeling right away when Bayern presented their plan to me. I found myself in Bayern's plan more than anyone else.”
Sadio Mane lifted the UEFA Champions League title once with Jurgen Klopp's side, having competed in three finals. Asked if he would like to repeat the feat with Bayern Munich, he said:
“I don't want to say no. Every kid wants to win the Champions League, every football player in the world. I'm with a very, very competitive team now.
Mane concluded:
“But it's still a bit early to talk about the Champions League final, we haven't even played a game together yet. Nevertheless we will give everything to get into the final.”
Bayern Munich-bound Sadio Mane was a brilliant servant for Liverpool
Sadio Mane joined Liverpool from Southampton in the summer of 2016 on a deal worth around £36 million (as per Eurosport).
In 269 appearances across all competitions, Mane has found the back of the net 120 times, while also laying out 49 assists. He notably won the Premier League Golden Boot during the 2018-19 season, netting 22 times in 36 matches.
Mane has also lifted the Premier League title, Champions League trophy, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and the EFL Cup.
cowbcemopz
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I’m so happy for Mane. Thank God he has won everything in Club Football. Congratulations Sadio Mane, wish you best of luck on your new challenge. Please be best of friends with Alphonso David, he’s a good kid.
Thank you.
cowbcemopz
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mane always puts his foot in his mouth whenever he opens it[Crylaugh][Crylaugh] just say you wanted more money
Let us wish Mane well cos he is our Legend stop your hurting comments.
cowbcemopz
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i loved torres more,i came to love maxi rodrguez,then there was luis suarez,coutinho....who the hell is mane,...he better stay quiet....he went there for the money..so let him shut his big mouth
Stupid and stupid you are a Man U fan.
Pomdkruy
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i loved torres more,i came to love maxi rodrguez,then there was luis suarez,coutinho....who the hell is mane,...he better stay quiet....he went there for the money..so let him shut his big mouth
Buhadiknr
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mane always puts his foot in his mouth whenever he opens it[Crylaugh][Crylaugh] just say you wanted more money
pouacmnptz
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So Liverpool isn’t competitive?Mane choose your words wisely.
nazadelort
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Mane may the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all Liverpool fans loves you more
mCkay-17
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why are some people talking something that is not meaningful here, how much do he received when he is play at Stngton before Liverpool sign him? and was it not him and his agent that work on his contract? some people was saying that Liverpool paid only 100k to him, was he forced to receive it? if someone pay you better you have to move on, we won't take because of one person and dry Liverpool bank account, legends has come to Liverpool and go, he is not the first, he can never be more lovely and popular than Luis Suarez in the heart of Liverpool fans, talk more of Gerrard the mentor, we don't forget them easily. live goes on.
charley! cool down ok ... cx in every business institution Salaries & Wages of workers increases at a period of time -
kuubiluy
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mane is looking for enemies really Bayern Munich have more champions league than Liverpool or you are telling me they are more competitive than Liverpool okay you're gone let see what you will do.. if not because I have no reason to hate mane I just feel so sad for you comment.. you won everything with Liverpool.. and play 3 champions league final.. only Liverpool are the only royalty club in football period.. please stop looking for enemies..
is your Liverpool close to real Madrid...Madrid is bigger than the entire premier league......
kewacotu
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why are some people talking something that is not meaningful here, how much do he received when he is play at Stngton before Liverpool sign him? and was it not him and his agent that work on his contract? some people was saying that Liverpool paid only 100k to him, was he forced to receive it? if someone pay you better you have to move on, we won't take because of one person and dry Liverpool bank account, legends has come to Liverpool and go, he is not the first, he can never be more lovely and popular than Luis Suarez in the heart of Liverpool fans, talk more of Gerrard the mentor, we don't forget them easily. live goes on.
fuckyoubonori
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they don't pay you enough that's it. they should have treat you better
my-blood-is-red
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Bayern have won the treble just like Barca that did it twice (with Pep and Enrique), Man United with Ferguson. Liverpool have never won the treble in their entire history so they aren't relevant.
So treble makes you big team 🙄 mumu
Woeceikoty
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Salah SHUD now be careful or he must make a move soonest
mihabkluz
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Sadio,deserve more than $100 k for the kind of services and support he provided for the reds,it was a disservice to Mane.Thank God he a better window of opportunity has come for him at bayern and we all wish him more glory and cus,he's born for it!!U'll forever be miss and never walk alone in our hearts SM
hisbcemno
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Liverpool don't even have human feeling how will you pay someone that is not even a starting player for a club then a person who is a key player to your team. Big shame on them
you will know later
Bocbdoprtu
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Liverpool don't even have human feeling how will you pay someone that is not even a starting player for a club then a person who is a key player to your team. Big shame on them
what on earth are you even talking about
hisbcemno
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Liverpool don't even have human feeling how will you pay someone that is not even a starting player for a club then a person who is a key player to your team. Big shame on them
wiobcmopsz
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Money TALKS
Caddeimnu
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He is now 30,Liverpool knows he's abilities come to end
bobdloy
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Come on Sadio Liverpool is greater than Bayern mate Even after this long reading I don’t see it Clearly why he opted for Bayern
Bayern have won the treble, has Liverpool ever done so? The answer is a fat NO! Bayern is a bigger club than Liverpool.
bobdloy
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mane is looking for enemies really Bayern Munich have more champions league than Liverpool or you are telling me they are more competitive than Liverpool okay you're gone let see what you will do.. if not because I have no reason to hate mane I just feel so sad for you comment.. you won everything with Liverpool.. and play 3 champions league final.. only Liverpool are the only royalty club in football period.. please stop looking for enemies..
Bayern have won the treble just like Barca that did it twice (with Pep and Enrique), Man United with Ferguson. Liverpool have never won the treble in their entire history so they aren't relevant.
tumbcdemrs
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He was with one of the biggest clubs in the world and Liverpool was fighting for titles and Liverpool he won the Champions League the only reason he went to Bayern Munich is for money
Fetamotu
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Liverpool never beg Mane to stay they let him go so easy like they want get rid of him even his salary very low.unfair treatment to Mane at Liverpool fc
zusbcklu
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LFC are cheating on mane , paying him less than bench players I am so happy that he left there
whats with u ? mane was getting 100 now is getting 250 and this is his last big contract which liverpool was not willing to give him.
zusbcklu
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Great move mane .U deserve better.100 was not enough but 250 is now cool .Give me some even
reoabdiruy
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Sadio you are talking b.s.You have been in 3CL finals in 5 years.You lost the EPL by 2 points,you won 2 trophies yet you talk about competitiveness.It does not add up.You are trying to please CISSE,the Senegal coach who hates Liverpool.
Badeilotz
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mane am your greatest fan coz I named my son your name so where ver you go am your fan good luck bro
you're not a true fan
Beoekstyz
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Come on Sadio Liverpool is greater than Bayern mate Even after this long reading I don’t see it Clearly why he opted for Bayern
Are u kidding me Bayern is a better team than Liverpool Ant that’s the bottom line cause its the fact
Tamarasky1
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bro actually Bayern have good records than Liverpool in champions League.. but both teams are great I respect both clubs. they develop talents.
So tell me how many champions league have they and how any champions league finals have they reached compare to Liverpool
Vuudnpsuz
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Come on Sadio Liverpool is greater than Bayern mate Even after this long reading I don’t see it Clearly why he opted for Bayern
he need pay rise
Beoekstyz
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mane is looking for enemies really Bayern Munich have more champions league than Liverpool or you are telling me they are more competitive than Liverpool okay you're gone let see what you will do.. if not because I have no reason to hate mane I just feel so sad for you comment.. you won everything with Liverpool.. and play 3 champions league final.. only Liverpool are the only royalty club in football period.. please stop looking for enemies..
Bayern is a bigger football club than Liverpool It took Liverpool 100 years to win the Premiership.
Ponbcenp
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LFC are cheating on mane , paying him less than bench players I am so happy that he left there
conceiotu
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mane is looking for enemies really Bayern Munich have more champions league than Liverpool or you are telling me they are more competitive than Liverpool okay you're gone let see what you will do.. if not because I have no reason to hate mane I just feel so sad for you comment.. you won everything with Liverpool.. and play 3 champions league final.. only Liverpool are the only royalty club in football period.. please stop looking for enemies..
Punkrsuy
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What a joke from mane, Bayern more competitive than Liverpool? How many champion league has Bayern won and how finals have they played compared to Liverpool? He's definitely looking for enemies.
bro actually Bayern have good records than Liverpool in champions League.. but both teams are great I respect both clubs. they develop talents.
caaabkmst
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mane am your greatest fan coz I named my son your name so where ver you go am your fan good luck bro
janklmpt
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a can't wait to see mane win the psg and man city enemy the champions league with the best club in the world
Cikbclms
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Am still Liverpool super fan but like mane
Tamarasky1
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you dont know soccer visit yr stats Bayern is way bettr than liverpool
Whatever dude , you better go to sleep. Am not dragging with your senseless statement.
vidbcdemtz
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What a joke from mane, Bayern more competitive than Liverpool? How many champion league has Bayern won and how finals have they played compared to Liverpool? He's definitely looking for enemies.
your the joke
EdehestStephenson
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im sure he got tired of the salah preferential treatment from klopp😩
common sense 🌚
solibay
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Come on Sadio Liverpool is greater than Bayern mate Even after this long reading I don’t see it Clearly why he opted for Bayern
we are still expecting you to explain how Bayern is better than Liverpool .... smh
m4verickplays
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im sure he got tired of the salah preferential treatment from klopp😩
Tuciklptz
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Wish you all the best and go with blessings. Win more trophies for Bayern
-tanish-
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Good luck sadio...... Still remember your 1st goal for Liverpool against Arsenal mannnnnn......that's what football is all about and that's the most saddest part of football......
Bokabdempt
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sorry Mane... only Liverpool are the only royalty in clubs football!! period!!!
Wecbdelpsu
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it is very sad to see him leaving, but in life only time tell, I'm very happy for you Sadio I which you a successful career at bayern.
Hanimnpyz
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Sadio go on it's a good idea simply because your coach and Salah dislike you
zezaeksu
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What a joke from mane, Bayern more competitive than Liverpool? How many champion league has Bayern won and how finals have they played compared to Liverpool? He's definitely looking for enemies.
you dont know soccer visit yr stats Bayern is way bettr than liverpool
zezaeksu
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Come on Sadio Liverpool is greater than Bayern mate Even after this long reading I don’t see it Clearly why he opted for Bayern
how is liverpool better than Bayern??? it went 30 years witn no Epl
Rieacdoruz
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Are you kidding me fc bayern won 6 champions league b4 Liverpool