Mane: I will do what Senegalese people want

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane says he will listen to the Senegalese people while deciding his future at Liverpool, the Premier League club, amid speculation that he could leave Anfield with just a year remaining on his current contract.

Senegalese soccer star, Sadio Mane, who has been linked with a move from Liverpool to German champions Bayern Munich, says he would announce a decision soon.

Speaking ahead of Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin on June 4, the 30-year-old told reporters that he had seen an online poll that showed a majority of his compatriots were in favor of a summer move. 

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane with the FA Cup after a 6-5 penalty shoot-out after a 0-0 draw in normal time FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, London on May 14 , 2022.
Liverpool’s Sadio Mane with the FA Cup after a 6-5 penalty shoot-out after a 0-0 draw in normal time FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, London on May 14 , 2022.

“Like everyone else, I’m on social media and I see the comments,” said Mane. 

“Isn’t it between 60-70% of Senegalese that want me to leave Liverpool? I will do what they want. We will see soon. Don’t be in a hurry because we will see this together. The future will tell us.” 

Mane signed for Liverpool from Southampton in 2016 and has been an integral part of Juergen Klopp’s side, winning the 2018-19 Champions League and the league title the following season. 

He also helped Liverpool to the League Cup and FA Cup double last season, contributing 23 goals in all competitions. 

Klopp last month refused to discuss Mane’s future, saying he would be a success wherever he played.