Liverpool transfer: Sadio Mane set for sensational return – 12 months after leaving for Bayern Munich

Liverpool transfer: Sadio Mane set for sensational return – 12 months after leaving for Bayern Munich

At the Manchester City vs. FC Bayern Munchen encounter in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg on April 11, 2023, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, the United Kingdom, was Liverpool icon Sadio Mane of Bayern Munich.

After his heated altercation with Bayern Munich, Sadio Mane might receive an unbelievable reward from Liverpool.

The week before, Senegalese sensation Mane made headlines for hitting teammate Leroy Sane following an altercation on the field during Bayern’s loss to Manchester City. Mane’s employers suspended him and fined him.

With Mane struggling to impress in his first season in German football, however, it’s been suggested that he could look for a new club again this summer – and one incredible option.

Sadio Mané and Sane(Getty images)

Sadio Mane of Bayern Munich (R) and Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich argue with each other during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester City and FC Bayern München at Etihad Stadium on April 11, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

According to Football Insider(opens in new tab), the player has told friends he “misses Liverpool” and is “aching” for a Premier League return.

Liverpool have endured a tough season without Mane, as Darwin Nunez has stepped up to replace the outgoing No.10. Nunez has scored eight times in the Premier League for the Reds but has failed to unanimously win over fans.

Mane could be available for just £25 million, after leaving Anfield for over £30m, as Bayern look to cut their losses on a player who recently turned 31.

Still, it remains to be seen whether Jurgen Klopp would want to bring the player back to the side given that he let him leave last summer and has already replaced him with a few new signings in the last 15 months.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on August 22, 2022 in Manchester, England.

Liverpool signed Luis Diaz in January 2022 to play left-wing before Fabio Carvalho joined for free in the summer. Darwin Nunez then signed to play as a centre-forward – before moving out wide when the Reds bought Cody Gakpo in the most recent January transfer window.

Mane is valued to be worth around €45m by Transfermarkt(opens in new tab).

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