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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jang Bo-in = Bayern Munich, a German professional football club, have completed the signing of English Premier League (EPL) Liverpool striker Sadio Mane (30, Senegal).
The Munich club announced on the 22nd (local time) that “Mane has been signed from Liverpool. The contract period is until 30 June 2025.”
Mane, who was already known about the transfer through the European media, signed autographs for fans after completing a medical test in Munich the day before.
The so-called ‘clothing official’, which formalizes the transfer by wearing a uniform, appeared first.
According to the BBC, the transfer fee totaled 41 million euros (about 56.2 billion won).
Senegalese national team striker Mane played for Metz (France), Salzburg (Austria) and Southampton (England).
In the 2021-2022 season, he scored 16 goals in the Premier League and 5 goals in the UEFA Champions League, helping Liverpool to finish runners-up in the Champions League.
“I am very happy to finally be here in Munich. We talked a lot and I was interested in this wonderful club from the very beginning,” Manet said. “Now is the right time for a challenge. With this team, I want to achieve a lot in Europe” He expressed his feelings.
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Munich President Herbert Heiner welcomed him, saying, “Mane is a world-class star who will emphasize Munich’s charm and will also increase the attractiveness of the Bundesliga as a whole.”
Munich CEO Oliver Kahn also said: “I am delighted to be able to sign Mane. Few players have achieved success at the world’s best for such a long time with such an outstanding performance.” It will make people happy.”
Meanwhile, Mane said goodbye to fans and colleagues in a farewell interview with Liverpool.
“Whoever leaves Liverpool will always miss the fans,” Manet said.
After leaving a long text message to his teammates after the transfer was decided, he said, “I will watch the Liverpool match in the dressing room after the game is over in Munich. I will become a permanent fan.” “He said.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said: “One of the greatest players in Liverpool history is leaving. I fully respect his decision and the fans will too. If you love Liverpool, you must love Mane.”
Klopp said, “In an interview last season, when I was asked to describe Mane in three words, I answered that I couldn’t. There are many words to describe. ‘World class player’, ‘True club legend’, ‘ideal role model’, ‘perfect team’ You could call him a ‘colleague’ or ‘a merciful and caring person’.”
He continued, “But today, the three most appropriate and difficult words to say are ‘Will miss you’.”
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