Sadio Mane: Senegal Star Reportedly Out Of Al Nassr Plans, Set to Join Rivals Al Ittihad

Sadio Mane: Senegal Star Reportedly Out Of Al Nassr Plans, Set to Join Rivals Al Ittihad

Lukman Mumuni
updated at June 25, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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  • Senegal forward, Sadio Mane, could leave Al-Nassr in the summer transfer window after falling out of favour at the club
  • The Al-Nassr forward is reportedly nearing a move to Saudi Pro League rivals, Al-Ittihad, to support their attackers
  • Mane failed to meet expectations in his first season with the Knights of Najd and will struggle to find a team in Europe

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Al-Nassr forward, Sadio Mane, has reportedly been offered to rivals, Al-Ittihad, ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The former Liverpool winger is said to no longer be in the plans of the club, who are set to offload him in the summer transfer window.

Mane failed to live up to expectations after just a season at the club following a series of underwhelming performances.

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Sadio Mane watches on as Al-Nassr lines up against Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League on August 29, 2024. Photo: Francois Nel.
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According to Africa Foot United, Al-Ittihad are interested in adding the Senegalese to their squad as a support for former Ballon d'Or winner, Karim Benzema.

In his maiden campaign in the Saudi Pro League, Mane netted 13 goals and delivered eight assists for the Knight of Najd, per Transfermarkt.

The 32-year-old is yet to rediscover the form that made him one of the most feared wingers in the world since leaving English Premier League side, Liverpool.

Mane endured a tough spell in Germany during his one-season stay with Bayern Munich, forcing the club to ship him out to Al-Nassr.

Although he formed a good partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo, he often failed to show up in big games.

Four clubs in Europe chase Mane

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner is reportedly on the radar of four clubs in Europe, including Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.

Spanish club, Girona, who have qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League, are also said to be monitoring the Al-Nassr attacker's situation.

However, his wages are believed to be the stumbling block to a potential return to Europe.

One option for Mane's return to Europe is to take a pay cut or an arrangement between the two clubs, where Al-Nassr continues to pay a part of his salary.

Fenerbahce interested in Sadio Mane

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Senegal forward, Sadio Mane is a target for Fenerbahce ahead of the summer transfer window.

The winger could be iconic Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho's first signing following reports of a potential loan move to Turkey.

Mane's high salary at Al-Nassr is believed to be a problem for the Knights of Najd who are considering parting ways with the forward.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.