Sadio Mane uncomfortable at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, linked with move to join Saudi Pro League rivals in surprise transfer: Reports
According to a report by the Spanish publication AS, Senegalese forward Sadio Mane is unsettled at Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and could be on the move. The former Liverpool forward joined the Global Club last year after a disappointing spell with Bayern Munich that saw him score 12 times and assist six goals in 38 appearances.
The AFCON-winning forward saw his fortunes pick up with Al-Nassr, with Mane bagging 19 goals and assisting 11 times in 46 appearances. The aforementioned report suggests that he could be set to move for a third consecutive summer, with a loan move to Al-Ittihad touted.
It remains to be seen how the interest in the Liverpool icon will be resolved in the ongoing transfer window. Mane is contracted to the Global Club till the summer of 2026 and is unlikely to leave Saudi Arabia before his deal expires due to his high wages.
Mane was part of the Liverpool team that lifted the Premier League and UEFA Champions League under Jurgen Klopp, bagging 120 goals and 42 assists in 269 games. The Senegal icon will be keen to get his career back on track and get back to playing consistently.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane are Al-Nassr's crown jewels
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane are undoubtedly the jewels in Al-Nassr's crown and will be seen as the keys to their ambition to win the Saudi Pro-League next season. The pair are the highest-rated forwards in the team and are expected to lead the squad on and off the pitch.
Mane joined last summer from Bavarian giants Bayern Munich for a reported €30 million and has been good support for Ronaldo for the team. Despite reports suggesting that the Senegal international might be unsettled are circulating, the Global Club will be keen to keep him at the club.
Sadio Mane has bagged 19 goals and 11 assists for Al-Nassr and is only bettered by Cristiano Ronaldo (44) and Anderson Talisca (25) for goals.
Ronaldo has undoubtedly been the main man for the Global Ones and will be desperate to claim silverware with the club. The legendary Portuguese forward turns 40 soon and will be keen to lift one more league title before he calls time on his career.