Al-Nassr’s Dynamic Duo Sadio Mane Joins Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has completed a transfer from Bayern Munich to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where he will now be teammates with five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
Although his stint at Bayern began promisingly, the 31-year-old Senegalese player had a lackluster season, scoring 12 goals in 38 games. Recent reports suggest that Bayern has managed to recoup almost the entirety of the £35 million they spent to acquire Mane from Liverpool just a year ago.
Mane’s decision to join Al-Nassr follows a challenging year, highlighted by a physical altercation with Leroy Sane in the Manchester City dressing room after a Champions League loss. Bayern’s CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, acknowledged that Mane’s time at the club had been fraught with difficulties since his departure from Anfield.
Bayern’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, revealed that both he and Mane reached a mutual understanding that parting ways was the most suitable course of action. Despite the circumstances surrounding his departure, Tuchel emphasized his positive relationship with Mane, indicating that their rapport will persist beyond this juncture.
Al-Nassr has been notably active in the transfer market, securing the services of Cristiano Ronaldo in December and subsequently adding talents such as Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, Brazil full-back Alex Telles, and Ivory Coast midfielder Seko Fofana this summer. With the addition of Mane, Al-Nassr is further bolstering its squad as it aims for success in both domestic and international competitions.
