Sadio Mane: Al Nassr Star Reveals Why He Joined Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League
- Sadio Manehas revealed the reason behind his move to the Saudi Pro League
- The former Liverpool winger teamed up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
- The Senegalese forward has been impressive since joining the club
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Former Liverpoolwinger, Sadio Mane has revealed why he joined Portuguese veteran Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.
The Senegalese international joined Al-Nassr from German Bundesliga side Bayern Munichin the summer for a reported fee of €30 million. The 31-year-old forward spent only one season with the Bavarians before joining the Al-Alami.
The former Southamptonplayer was linked with a move to several top sides in Europe but opted for a move to Saudi Arabia.
According to reports in ESPN via Sportskeeda, the Senegalese winger claimed that his family played a huge role in his decision to move to the Saudi Pro League.
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FootballMane's move to Al-Nassr came as a surprise to some football fans as he was wanted by top European sides and also only spent one season in Germany.
His move to Al-Nassr has yielded a good return as he has formed a dynamic duo with Ronaldo in the club's attack.
The former Bayern Munich player has scored five goals in six games in all competitions and led the team to victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup.
Mane 'shoves' RonaldoSports Briefearlier reported on the camaraderie between Mane and Ronaldoin the game between Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab.
Both players received a well-deserved rest from head coach Luis Castro, with the Senegalese substituted in the 81st minute and the Portuguese in the 86th, having played four matches
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