Following Bayern’s disheartening defeat by Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals, a widely publicised altercation unfolded between Sane and the ex-Liverpool player within the team’s locker room.
According to reports, Mane allegedly confronted the former Manchester City winger, resulting in disciplinary action taken against him by the Bavarian powerhouse, including a suspension.
Cisse blamed the incident on Sane and the Bayern officials’ problem with ‘Mane’s skin colour. The player’s representative has also said Mane’s exit was not a footballing decision and that the club did not like “an African” being the club’s “top earner.” Bayern have now responded to his comments.
The press release read: “We cancelled Sadio Mané’s contract by mutual agreement. Accusations of racism, which are now being levelled by Sadio’s entourage, are unfounded and have been from the start. Our coach, Thomas Tuchel, has also never told Sadio that he can never use him.
FC Bayern liked Sadio Mané as a man and as a player. Unfortunately, the objectives that we set together when he signed weren’t achieved. That happens in football. We wish Sadio all the best and lots of success at his new club.”
Mane has teamed up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, aiming to move past his time at Bayern, which proved to be both unsuccessful and marked by controversy.
Mane is now a participant in the significant trend that involves prominent players transitioning from Europe to the Middle East. Expectations are high for further substantial deals during the ongoing transfer window, with more projected to occur in 2024.