After spending only one season with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, there are indications that forward Sadio Mane might be departing from the Allianz Arena.
Despite the team’s overall success, Mane’s debut campaign in Germany did not go as smoothly as expected.
In 38 appearances, the Senegalese forward managed to score only 12 goals, which fell short of the desired impact.
Furthermore, in April, Mane faced suspension following a confrontation with his teammate Leroy Sane.
Rumors have surfaced suggesting that Bayern Munich could be open to considering offers for the 31-year-old, despite having spent £25 million to acquire him from Liverpool just a year ago.
Mane to join Saudi league?
According to reports from transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, initial talks and approaches with the Saudi teams have taken place, but they are only at an early stage.
Mane would become the latest in a long list of names to join the Saudi Pro League this summer if he was to move on from Bayern.
The likes of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, and Ruben Neves have all already moved to the division, with several more names expected to follow suit in what are turning out to be mega-money moves.
Al-Ahli are said to be one club interested in signing the Senegalese forward, wanting to reunite him with former Liverpool team-mate, Roberto Firmino, who joined earlier this week.
Mane was voted Bundesliga flop of the season by the players themselves last term in a poll carried out by Sky Germany, as quoted by Givemesport.
He received 47.1 percent of the vote, with second-place Joshua Kimmich picking up 7.1 percent from his colleagues.
If he doesn’t leave, he could yet be given a chance to redeem himself at Bayern under Thomas Tuchel, who led the side to Bundesliga success for the 11th year in a row.
With the potential arrival of Harry Kane, a sale of Mané would not only free up more money for Bayern to use but it will also free up space for attacking options.
Mane excited after winning Bundesliga
Sports Brief previously reported Mane shared his excitement after Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga on the final day of the season.
On a dramatic day in the German league, Bayern needed a win against Koln with the hope that Borussia Dortmund would slip at home to Mainz.
Having taken the lead through Kingsley Coman, the Bavarians were pegged back with nine minutes remaining after Dejan Ljubicic levelled for the hosts from the spot.
With Dortmund losing 2-1 in the other game, the Black and Yellows were set to be crowned champions. However, their dreams were dashed after Jamal Musiala netted a late winner for Bayern Munich.