‘This is sad’ – Liverpool ace Sadio Mane responds over Saudi transfer with ‘more important’ claim

A year after joining Bayern Munich from Liverpool, the 31-year-old relocated to Saudi Arabia and expressed satisfaction with his transfer decision.

Reacting to claims that he is receiving less attention in Saudi Arabia than he would have if he had stayed in one of the top five leagues in Europe, Sadio Mane has shown his class.

The winger stated that he is content with Al-Nassr and added that the Pro League’s calibre is attracting attention from all around the world. Less than a year after leaving Liverpool, in August, Mane moved to Saudi Arabia from Bayern Munich.

Senegal defeated Cameroon 3-1 on Friday, earning a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout round with one match remaining thanks to the 31-year-old’s third goal. After the game, Mane charged that media were unaware of the global attention the Saudi Pro League is receiving.

When asked if he has received less attention since moving to Al-Nassr, Mane responded, “You assume that since I’m not in Europe. I’m sorry about that, guys. Since it makes no difference to you guys if you don’t play in Europe. I’m not involved in football anymore.

“Thankfully, I can state that the Saudi League is a very good league that is watched by people all over the world. Therefore, for me, the most important thing is to make sure I’m having fun and giving it my all every minute. The rest is irrelevant to me.”

In 26 games this season with Al-Nassr, Mane has scored 12 goals, eight of which have come in the Pro League. Many have questioned the quality of the division in light of the first wave of high-profile signings, but Mane’s clubmate Cristiano Ronaldo has defended it.

“In all honesty, I don’t think the Saudi League is any worse than the French league,” declared Ronaldo, who throughout his career has played in Spain, England, Portugal, and Italy but never in France.

“I believe there are two or three good teams in the French league.” I believe there is now more competition in Saudi. It’s just my perspective, and I played there for a year, so I know what I’m talking about, but they can say whatever they want. However, I believe that we are currently superior than [the] French league and that we are continually improving.”

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