Sadio Mane reacts to reporter as Bayern exit looms
FootballComparing Mane and Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Wages in Saudi Pro League
- Sadio Mane is set to earn a whopping £650,000 a week at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr
- The Senegalese forward will now join Cristiano Ronaldo at the Saudi Pro League club
- Mane's stay with Bayern Munich ended after one term as he agreed to Al-Nassr's offer
Sadio Mane has completed his switch to Saudi Pro League side, Al-Nassr, this summer and the Senegalese forward has automatically become one of the club’s highest earners.
The 31-year-old underwent his medicals earlier this week before finalising his move to Saudi Arabia from Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, where he struggled to find his feet.
According to 90min, Mane will earn a whopping £650,000 a week at Al-Nassr, culminating in an annual salary of £34mil per year with the Saudi Pro League club.
However, the Senegalese forward will earn way less than his new teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, who rakes in a massive £177mil each year from his basic salary at the Saudi club.
The Portuguese veteran has been ranked as the highest-paid athlete in the world for the third time in his career by Forbes after he made the switch to Saudi Arabia.
Mane says goodbye to Bayern
Meanwhile, Mane said goodbye to his Bayern Munich teammates on Sunday ahead of his move to Al-Nassr, with the deal set to be completed this week, Daily Post reports.
The Senegalese international will sign a four-year deal worth more than £34.4mil with the Saudi Pro League club after undergoing a medical on July 31.
Mane joined Bayern last summer from Premier League giants, Liverpool, but failed to hit his peak at the Bundesliga side after struggling with injuries and a loss of form.
Mane joins Al-Nassr in Saudi
In related news, Sports Brief reported on Al-Nassr confirming the signing of Mane this week, ending weeks of speculation about the future of the Senegal star.
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FootballThe 31-year-old appeared certain to part ways with Bayern Munich amid a dip in form, disapproval from his coach, and the infamous bust-up with his teammate.
Mane leaves the Bavarians for the Saudi Pro League side after just one season, which saw the German side claim yet another successive Bundesliga victory.
Mane ranks among Africa's top-earners
Sports Brief also reported on where Mane ranks among Africa's top earners after completing his switch to the Middle East earlier this week.
With players from the continent showcasing their skills more and more, Africa is steadily cementing its place among the elite of the football world.