Klopp reveals: That's why I let Mané move to Bayern
Created: 07/27/2022, 11:02 am
By: Nico Scheck
Doesn't skimp on words of praise for Sadio Mané (r): Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp.
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Sadio Mané was considered a solid pillar in Liverpool's attack.
Nevertheless, the "Reds" let him move to Bayern Munich in the summer.
Jürgen Klopp gives the reasons.
Munich – Sadio Mané fought, flitted and conjured up tricks in the Liverpool FC jersey for six years in the Premier League.
Anno 2022, 269 games and 120 goals later, the "Reds" chapter is over.
Now, since July 1st, Mané has been fighting, dashing and doing magic for FC Bayern Munich.
What is a transfer coup for the German record champions is a bitter loss for Liverpool.
Why did the 2020 English champions let their star striker go?
LFC coach Jürgen Klopp had once guided Mané to Liverpool.
In an interview with the
Leipziger Volkszeitung
, he revealed why they let the Senegalese go.
Klopp explains why he let Mané move to Bayern
“Sadio and Liverpool, that stays forever.
We had six great years together, suffered and celebrated," Klopp explained.
He very much regrets Mané's departure.
And yes, the move to FC Bayern could have been put a stop to.
But Mané "definitely wanted to do something new".
And: "We have complied with this request."
It is also about the topic of gratitude, emphasized Klopp.
In addition, “the economic aspects must also be right”.
Bayern paid around 32 million euros for Mané's services.
With bonuses, the transfer fee can increase to up to 41 million euros.
Mané reveals: Bayern move was "the best decision of my career"
Mané himself called his move to Bayern the "best decision of my career" and that he simply needed "a new challenge in my life," as he
recently explained in an interview with
BBC Sport Africa .
He made this decision a year ago and immediately sought dialogue with Klopp.
The result is known, the Bayern squad is richer by a world star.
While people in Liverpool mourn their former winger, a kind of mané-mania has broken out in Munich.
No Bayern jersey is currently selling better than that of the newly crowned Footballer of the Year in Africa.
Ex-Bayern star Jérôme Boateng also highly praised the Mané transfer.
"A great guy and an absolute win for FC Bayern.
A winner and a really great footballer,” he enthused at
kicker
.
He is certain: "The fans will have a lot of fun." (nc)