Liverpool striker Sadio Mané has a one-year contract and has so far been unable to reach an agreement with an extension, with Bayern Munich and PSG considered possible contenders.
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Sadio Mane is said to be approaching an exit from Liverpool, with Bayern Munich close to agreeing a deal to sign him, according to reports in France.
The 30-year-old has only 12 months left on his Anfield contract and has yet to reach an agreement to extend it further. It has been suggested that talks are scheduled for the summer and the player himself has admitted that his future will be clear after the Champions League final.
Mané has enjoyed a stellar 2022 so far, first leading Senegal to the African Cup of Nations for the first time, before helping him at the World Cup at the expense of Mohamed Salah and Egypt. This success has directly influenced his club form, scoring 13 goals in all competitions during the last months of the season.
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He promises to play a key role in Liverpool’s search for a seventh European Cup on Saturday night, when they face Real Madrid at the Stade de France.
But before the show in the French capital, Mane did little to dispel speculation that he might be on the move. They make fun of him making a public statement about his future after the match.
“Honestly, the answer I can give you now is that I feel really good and I’m totally focused on Saturday’s game. That’s the answer I have to give before the final, ”he told reporters, before Liverpool flew to Paris.
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“But come back with me on Saturday and I’ll give you the best answer you want to hear, for sure. It’s special. Then I’ll give you everything you want to hear.”
And now there is growing speculation that he is ready to end his time at Liverpool The team claiming he is open to a move to Bayern Munich, where he could end up as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The prolific Polish striker is also out of contract in 2023 and has indicated that he would like to leave the Allianz Arena, probably for Barcelona.
Bayern are determined to stay out and fulfill their contract, but the possibility of Mané filling his boots could make his departure more enjoyable. The report adds that Mane’s representatives have already met with sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, there is strong mutual interest and a deal could be closed.
Mane’s representatives have reportedly met with Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic (
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The Liverpool striker has been reportedly a priority for Bayern bosses, although there is no indication that a fee has been agreed with the Premier League giants. The German press Bild claims that Bayern are “imagining” a deal of around £ 25 million, although that figure is likely to make people laugh outside of Merseyside, as its valuation is said to be substantially higher. However, he realizes that if the terms of a new contract are not agreed, it could move him for nothing in a year’s time and that Bayern are willing to offer a deal worth 10 million. euros to Mane now.
Liverpool president Tom Werner recently made it clear that there is a desire to keep Salah and Mane at the club, and Athletic have stated that talks will be reopened with agents in the coming weeks.
“I’d like to keep these conversations confidential, but we’ve obviously articulated our desire for them to be maintained. Beyond that, I’ll leave it at Julian [Julian Ward, Sporting Director] Werner explained.
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