Sadio Mane, the Senegalese forward, has expressed his strong desire to remain at Bayern Munich in Germany and compete for a position in the team.
Despite the swirling speculations about Mane’s potential departure from Bayern, with several rumors suggesting a return to the Premier League during the upcoming summer transfer window, it appears that staying at the German club is his primary intention.
While Chelsea has been frequently mentioned as a potential destination for Mane, who is yet to make a significant impact in Germany, no concrete indications have emerged regarding his future club.
Italian journalist with a near-perfect record on transfers, Fabrizio Romano is saying that the two-time African Player of the Year is bent on spending another season at Bayern Munich.
“Understand Sadio Mané still wants to stay at Bayern next season. Mané & his agency ROOF have no plans to leave the club. #FCBayern.
Mané seed the project at Bayern, he has a great relationship with Tuchel and hopes to stay and win titles next season”, he said.
The speculations around Mane swelled up after his altercation with Leroy Sane in the aftermath of their game against Manchester City in April.
Sane who is of Senegalese descent clashed with his compatriot who was reportedly unhappy with his conduct in their Champions League match against Pep Guardiola’s side.
In 36 games for Bayern Munich this season, Mane has scored 12 goals and made six assists.
Bayern Munich players distanced themselves from Senegalese international, Sadio Mane after his altercation with teammate Leroy Sane at the Etihad Stadium, Sky Sports has reported.
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has jumped to the defence of beleaguered winger Sadio Mane after his dressing room fight with teammate Leroy Sane.
Mane was been suspended by Bayern Munich and was out of the squad who faced TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
“I’m here to defend Mané. I’ve known him for a very long time and only know him as an absolute professional. I also know his entourage. He has never been guilty of anything,” he said, as quoted by Supersport.
Leroy Sane reportedly left the Etihad Stadium with a bruised lip following a dressing room fight with Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane.
The Bayern Munich winger was reportedly attacked by Mane after the defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg.
According to GOAL, the 31-year-old former Liverpool forward struck the Frenchman in the face, after an argument which started on the pitch and ended in the dressing room.