Premier League Legend Says Liverpool Will Massively Miss Sadio Mane After Bayern Move

• Ex-Arsenal striker Paul Merson has admitted that Liverpool will miss the services of Sadio Mane after his departure
• Mane sealed a switch to Bayern Munich this month, bringing to a halt a largely successful career with the Reds spanning six years
• Merson contends the Senegal international was an important squad member for Liverpool and his exit will greatly impact the Merseysiders
• Mane, who joined the Reds in 2015 from Southampton made 269 appearances for the Jurgen Klopp-tutored side during his spell with them

Former Premier League star Paul Merson has claimed that Sadio Mane will be a massive miss for Liverpool following his decision to leave Anfield.

Mane ended his six-year stay with the Reds with a year left on his contract, sealing a sensational summer switch to Bayern Munich.

According to Goal, the Senegal international left the Reds after winning virtually every available trophy to be won including the Champions League and the Premier League.

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While his departure left a number of Liverpool fans distraught, many agree his legendary status will be fully intact despite the transfer.

Paul Merson speaks on Sadio Mane's Liverpool exit

Merson, a former Arsenal striker, has now conceded that Mane's exit will be a huge blow to Liverpool.

According to Merson, the 30-year-old was an integral squad member for the Merseysiders and the void he has left will be difficult to fill.

"Massive miss, massive; I worry for Liverpool, they have got an unbelievable manager but people forget that Mane was a big-game player who scored big goals," Merson told Sky Sports.

"He was not getting third, fourth and fifth in a 5-0 win, he would get the winning goal, the goal that took the lead or the equaliser, they’re the goals I look for," he added.

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Mane made 269 appearances for Liverpool across his six-year spell, scoring an eyewatering 120 goals in the process.

Sadio Mane set to pocket £250,000 per week at Bayern Munich

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Sadio Mane is set to have his wages more than doubled once he completes a sensational summer move to Bayern Munich.

Reports suggest the Senegal winger is set to pocket about £250,000 per week at Bayern Munich up from the £ 100,000 a week he is earning at Anfield.

Mane is believed to be inching closer to a move to the Allianz Arena and will pen a three-year deal once he seals the transfer.