Bayern Munich Legend Tips Sadio Mané For Success in Germany, Insists His Arrival Is Big Boost for Bundesliga

• Former Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery believes Senegalese forward Sadio Mané will be an instant hit in Germany
• The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winners switched sides to join German giants Bayern Munich from Liverpool
• Sadio Mané met his Bayern Munich teammates for the first time last weekend as pre-season begins ahead of the new season

Former France and Bayern Munich player, Franck Ribery, is confident Sadio Mané will be a big hit in the German Bundesliga.

The Senegalese attacker left Liverpool after six successful years to join Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window.

Ribery, who was a big name signing for Bayern in 2007, believes Mané will live up to the huge expectations of the fans.

“I can remember how excited there was when I came to Bayern in 2007,” Ribery said as quoted by Sport Bild.

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“Together with the second-star purchase Luca Toni, he was presented at a big press conference in a hotel room.

“There was now so much rush at Mane. The expectations will be huge, but I think Sadio will live up to them.

"A good start will be important. I know from experience: the Bayern fans make the start very easy because they welcome every player with open arms.”

Franck Ribery also added the arrival of Mane will add to the interest in the German Bundesliga across the globe.

Mané signed a three-year deal to join the Bavarians from Liverpool.

The Africa Cup of Nations winner joined his teammates for the first time last week as pre-season began ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Bayern Munich are champions of Germany, and will hope to defend the title with Sadio Mané expected to play a huge role next season.

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The 30-year-old who recently signed for German club Bayern Munich is one man who lives a reserved lifestyle, far from flamboyance and visible luxury.

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