With Bayern Munich rumoured to be willing to part ways with Sadio Mane, the talismanic forward has reportedly made a decision amid mega-money interest from Saudi Arabia.
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Earlier this week, the 31-year-old was at the forefront of Senegal's 4-2 victory over record FIFA World Cup winners Brazil.
The result came after a 2022/23 campaign shrouded by controversy for the attacker in Bavaria. The prolific winger started his Bayern career relatively well, but 2023 was not as kind to the Bambali native.
The forward is believed to have been involved in verbal and physical altercations with members of the club's dressing room this year, including former boss Julian Nagelsmann and fellow attacker Leroy Sane.
Coupled with his erratic form this year, the 34-time Bundesliga champions are said to have become disillusioned with their big-name acquisition.
Consequently, Die Roten are reported to have placed the attacker on a list of potential outgoings, and it seems Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in the Middle East has caught wind of this.
The Saudi Pro League is expecting a large influx of top talent from around the world, with the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy poised to make their way to the Gulf, but it seems the reigning CAF Men's Player of the Year will not be joining his international teammates in the country.
According to Sport Bild, the 2018/19 Premier League Golden Boot winner has rejected the opportunity to move to the oil-rich nation, and is intent on staying at the Allianz Arena and proving he is still among the best players in the world.
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Prior to the leg injury he sustained in December 2022, Mane scored 11 goals for Bayern, but managed only one strike since returning to the pitch in February, so he will be determined to regain the form that saw him being highly coveted only a year ago.
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