Bayern Munich's Newest Signing Mané Speaks After Winning International Best Player at Ghana Football Awards

• Senegalese forward Sadio Mané has been crowned the International Best Player at the Ghana Football Awards
• The former Liverpool star was rewarded for leading Senegal to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title
• Sadio Mané left Liverpool to join Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window after six successful seasons with the Reds

Sadio Mané has expressed delight after winning the International Best Player accolade at the Ghana Football Awards on Saturday.

Bayern Munich's new recruit beat off competition from former teammate Mohamed Salah and Nigeria's Napoli forward Victor Osimhen to win the award.

In a video shared from his base in Munich, Mané showed excitement as he expressed gratitude to his teammates for playing a part in his success.

"I'm really proud and happy to win this award," he said. "All the awards that I have won in Africa means a lot to me and of course I won't forget to thank all the people that have voted for me.

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"I thank Ghanaians and all the people across Africa for their support and prayers. I would love to join you but I can't. I love you Ghana, see you soon."

Sadio Mane scored three goals and assisted two as Senegal won their first Africa Cup of Nations title early this year.

He also helped Liverpool win the FA Cup and the League Cup before leaving the Merseyside outfit at the end of the season.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Yaya Toure has sparked the Ballon d'Or debate by claiming that Sadio Mane deserves it ahead of the perceived frontrunner Karim Benzema.

The two players are the hot favourites to succeed Lionel Messi as the best football player on the planet following their impressive season.

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Many have already touted Benzema as the outright winner, with the Real Madrid striker being in a class of his own last season. Benzema led Madrid to the Champions League and La Liga titles.

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Mane ended his six-trophy-laden spell with Liverpool this summer, completing a sensational switch to the Bavarian giants.

The 30-year-old is keen to hit the ground running in Bavaria and will want to stamp his authority early on, ahead of the club's pre-season preparations for the forthcoming season.