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Sadio Mane has revealed the novelty of a fresh challenge represented the main factor behind his decision to leave Liverpool.

Mane has just enjoyed arguably his best season at Liverpool and emerged as a genuine candidate to win the Ballon d'Or following his performances for club and country.



Asked if he felt he had achieved all he could at Liverpool, Mane told the club's official website: 'Yeah, sure.



Although Mane is looking forward to the challenge, he understandably leaves Liverpool with a heavy heart and will miss the fans who have taken him to their hearts during his time on Merseyside.



More: Liverpool FC He added: 'For sure, I think whoever is leaving Liverpool, with those supporters you will always miss them because so far [they are] the best in the world and I have always said it.

I still have my house in Liverpool and everything so for sure I will come back, of course, and I would love one day to come back to Anfield to say hi to them and of course to watch Liverpool playing because for me, I am going to be Liverpool's No.1 fan - after the supporters!'.

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