Sadio Mane wasn’t short of suitors this summer.
The former Southampton star was in high demand with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich all thought to be chasing the Senegal international.
The two main contenders for his signature, though, were believed to be Manchester United and Liverpool, the club for which he ended up signing last month.
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And while most transfer talk tends to turn out to be absolute nonsense, Mane has since revealed that there were a number of clubs, including the Red Devils, interested in him before he explained why he chose Liverpool above all others.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Mane said: “Yes, it was true (United’s interest). There was interest from a lot of clubs, not just Manchester United, but as soon as I knew Liverpool were interested I just felt it was the right club with the right coach. It was right for me to come here.
“Liverpool are a massive club with a big history that has won many trophies over the years and as soon as I was told of the possibility to come here and I knew the manager wanted me I said yes.
“It was the right move. I recognise the size of the club and to progress to another level as a player this was the club and the moment for me. It was a step I needed to make.”
