Senegalese striker Sadio Mané directed a message to the fans of his team, Liverpool, and to coach Jürgen Klopp, following the loss in the Champions League, signaling his imminent departure from the "Reds." Mané's contract (30 years old) with Liverpool expires in the summer of 2023, and no agreement has been reached for an extension thus far.
Mané stated in comments reported by the English website "Football London" after the defeat in the Champions League final against Real Madrid: "We feel frustrated. It was a deceptive match. I would like to thank the fans who were amazing as always." He continued, "I want to thank them for everything, and thank coach Klopp, wishing them all the success in the world."
The message from Mané appeared to be farewell, especially given reports prior to the match against Real Madrid about his potential move to Bayern Munich, heightening the sorrows of "Reds" supporters. Some sources claimed that the value of the deal would reach 30 million euros, plus variables, and that the Senegalese forward was waiting to play in the final to determine his future.
Fabrizio Romano, a European football transfer expert, wrote on his Twitter account: "Sadio Mané has decided to leave Liverpool this summer." He added: "Mané is ready for a new experience after many remarkable years with the Reds. He will communicate his desire to Liverpool's management, and Bayern Munich is a strong competitor for the deal, but nothing is confirmed yet."
It is worth noting that Sadio Mané joined Liverpool from Southampton in the summer of 2016, playing 269 matches, during which he scored 120 goals and provided 48 assists. He won 6 titles, including the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup in 2019, the Premier League in 2020, and the EFL Cup and FA Cup in 2022.
