Sadio Mane Defends Move to Saudi Pro League Amid Criticism
The former Liverpool star dismisses claims of diminished attention, highlights successful season at Al-Nassr.
- Former Liverpool star Sadio Mane, now playing for Saudi team Al-Nassr, has dismissed suggestions that his move to the Middle East has resulted in less attention for him.
- Mane transferred to Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich for €30 million, after a €32 million move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich.
- Despite the Saudi Pro League's efforts to sign high-profile European players, it has not yet achieved the same level of attention as Europe's top leagues.
- Mane has had a successful first season at Al-Nassr, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists in 26 games.
- Mane is currently on international duty with Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored a goal in Senegal's 3-1 win over Cameroon.