The future of Senegalese striker Sadio Mané is attracting attention in Saudi Arabia, Senegal and among the player’s fans. While several reports are circulating about a possible departure of the Lion of Teranga, news from the Saudi press this Saturday gives a real overview of the current trend.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
It’s transfer window time. After the end of the sports season on the old continent and in the Gulf, clubs are hard at work preparing for the new season by recruiting or selling players. In Saudi Arabia, clubs are very active in the summer transfer window. While other superstars are announced to be joining the Saudi Pro League, such as Kevin De Bruyne or Ederson, the Brazilian goalkeeper from Manchester City to Al Nassr, the case of players already present, such as Sadio Mané, is making headlines.
Indeed, having arrived in the Saudi Pro League last season after a frustrating season at Bayern Munich, the 32-year-old Senegalese striker is being insistently announced as leaving Al Nassr. Despite his 19 goals in 46 games with the club where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, the former Liverpool player is no longer really part of the plans of the club’s management or at least of the coach. A few weeks ago, the interest of several Turkish clubs for the Senegalese star was announced. But since then, nothing concrete has happened until the start of the team’s preparation.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
And unlike some players on the verge of leaving who are asked to stay away from their team, Sadio Mane has been called up by Al Nassr for the start of hostilities for the next season. While the team set foot on Portuguese soil this Sunday for the start of pre-season, the 32-year-old striker arrived early in the evening, Saudi media reports. Like Ghislain Konan, Anderson Talisca and others, the former Liverpool Reds player will participate in the pre-season of his Saudi team.
While the information may seem trivial, it is important news that shows that Al Nassr does not intend to put the Senegalese player on the shelf to force him to leave. After an up-and-down season where he sometimes shone, Sadio Mané is in any case well on his way to honoring his second year of contract in the Saudi Pro League. Let us recall that he is under contract until June 30, 2026, or two more years.
A true star in his country, the one who worships Rigobert Song, El-Hadji Diouf and Ronaldinho is well on his way to continuing in the Saudi championship. Since the announcement of the interest of clubs like Fenerbahçe and others in Turkey, many Senegalese have rubbed their hands with the intention of seeing their star return to Europe to play in the major UEFA competitions like the Champions League or the Europa League.
But with the impressive salary of the player who passed through Southampton, the burden seems heavy to bear for these clubs who have inquired about his situation. Thus, the start of the effective preseason with Al Nassr announces the trend on a new season of the native of Bambali in the Gulf. In any case, the transfer market remains open for another two months and a lot can happen between now and then. For the moment, the holidays are over for Luis Castro’s players except Cristiano Ronaldo who was authorized to take a few weeks off after Portugal’s participation in Euro 2024.
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Boris Adakanou
Since my early childhood, my passion for journalism has been unwavering. My dedicated interest in European and African football has marked my journey. After leaving the radio world in 2019, my insatiable desire to cover this sport naturally led me to writing. By joining the Afrique Sport team, I am living my passion to the fullest and plan to do so for life.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
