Sadio Mane's 'never say never' stance on Premier League return after Man Utd agreement
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsSadio ManéSadio Mane spent six years at Liverpool before joining Bayern Munich in 2022, and the Al-Nassr forward did not rule out a return to the Premier League after a "never say never" response to a question about NewcastleSadio Mane was previously asked about returning to the Premier League(Image: Getty Images)Sadio Mane previously declined to dismiss the possibility of returning to the Premier League following his departure from Liverpool.The 34-year-old forward spent eight years playing in English soccer before joining Bayern Munich in 2022. Mane and his teammates took on France on Tuesday and find themselves in a fascinating group alongside Norway and Iraq.During his six-year spell with Liverpool, Mane established himself as one of the world's finest attacking talents, playing a crucial role in the Reds' triumphs in both the Premier League and Champions League under Jurgen Klopp.
His enigmatic reply: 'Never say never!'"Mane chose to join Liverpool over Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)It might have simply been a courteous response from Mane, who joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr later that summer. Nevertheless, the forward hinted at the possibility of moving to another Premier League club during his exchange with Lord Callanan.Man Utd agreementMane showed he was prepared to alter his transfer plans before joining Liverpool in 2016.The forward subsequently revealed he had agreed terms to move to Manchester United from Southampton before opting for Liverpool instead."I was really close to going to Manchester United.
It was all ready, but instead, I thought, 'No, I want to go to Liverpool.'"I was convinced to go with Klopp's project. He said, 'We have a big project at Liverpool, and I want you to be part of it.'"Former United manager Louis van Gaal later confirmed the club's interest in Mane.