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FootballBayern Munich Reportedly Considering Sadio Mane Sale After Leroy Sane Bust Up
- Bayern Munich are reportedly considering selling Sadio Mane in the summer
- The Senegalese star has been suspended by the Germans over indiscipline
- Mane punched teammate Leroy Sane after Bayern stumbled against Man City
Bayern Munich management is blaming Sadio Mane fully for his clash with Leroy Sane.
The two Bayern stars got into a fight after the Bavarians lost to Manchester City 3-0, in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final match at the Etihad StadiumChampions League match at the Etihad.
The confrontation left the Frenchman with a bloodied lip, and other team members had to separate the two players in the locker room, according to Sky Germany.
Both Mane and Sane were involved in the team's Thursday training session, where the Senegalese star was expected to apologise in front of the squad following his actions.
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Mane was then suspended indefinitely by the German giants, in a statement as quoted by BILD:
"Sadio Mané, 31, will not be in the FC Bayern squad for the home game against 1899 Hoffenheim next Saturday. The reason is [his] misconduct after FC Bayern’s Champions League game at Manchester City. In addition, Mané will receive a fine."
However, Sky Deutschland journalist, Florin Plettenberg has claimed the Bavarians are now discussing the possibility of allowing Mane to leave in the summer.
Plettenberg said, via Tribalfootball:
"[Mane] has already arrived [at] the training centre this morning. He was smiling. Bosses have discussed several possible consequences yesterday: fine, suspension, even separation. Team training today at 11 am. His apology in front of the team is expected today."
Why Mane punched Sane
Sane is thought to have approached the Senegalese star unfavourably during Bayern's Champions League tie with Manchester City because of a communication error.
The former Man City winger was in Bayern’s starting line-up and played the full 90 minutes of the encounter, while Mane replaced Jamal Musiala in the 69th minute.
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FootballAn argument ensued in the 83rd minute, with the German appearing to expect the Senegalese in a different position, leading to a brief exchange of words.
Mane recounts football journey
In related news, Mane has revealed how he battled in Senegal for years in his quest to play professional football before reaching the pinnacle of his career, Sports Brief also reported.
The reigning best African footballer put on many stellar performances for Liverpool, winning the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League titles in his time with the Anfield outfit.
Mane described leaving his village one day without telling anyone, apart from his best friend, as he set off to join a football team and achieve his dream of becoming a big-name player.