Sadio Mane Says He Will Still Support Liverpool After Leaving For Bayern Munich

Sadio Mane is no longer a Liverpool player but he claims he will now be the club's no.1 fan after completing his transfer to Bayern Munich.

Sadio Mane is no longer a Liverpool player but he claims he will now be the club's "no.1 fan".

Mane completed his transfer to Bayern Munich on Wednesday, ending a memorable six-year spell at Anfield.

During those six years, Mane won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

But his time at Anfield was not just made memorable by the trophies he won.

Mane sent a message to the club's fans in his final interview as a Liverpool player, which was published shortly after his move was confirmed.

Reflecting on six special years 🤩

Liverpool legend Sadio Mane sat down with us for one last time to say goodbye, after completing his move to Bayern Munich.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 22, 2022

Answering a question on his relationship with the fans, Mane said: "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.

"Especially when [they sing] my name, 'Mane! Running down the wing…!' – I don't know, I can't sing very well!

"Of course I really enjoyed the time and they, wow… how can I say it? Playing at Anfield I think always gives you so much power because of the fans. So, for sure I am going to miss you guys but anyway, I love you guys.

"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!"

Sadio Mane pictured applauding Liverpool's fans in 2017 :: IMAGO/Sportimage/Paul Thomas

How Much Will Mane Cost Bayern?

Bayern are set to pay more than £70 million for the privilege of having Mane on their team for the next three seasons.

As explained by BBC Sport, Liverpool will receive £27.47m (€32m) up front, plus a further £5.15m (€6m) subject to him playing a set number of games for Bayern.

The final £2.58m (€3m) that Bayern may eventually pay Liverpool for Mane is based on individual and team achievements.

According to the Daily Mail, Mane's contract with Bayern is worth £250,000 (€290,000) per week, which works out at £13m (€15.14m) per year.

So Bayern are set to pay Mane £39m (€45.42) in wages over the course of his three-year deal.

That figure plus all the payments that Liverpool are expected to receive means that Mane will likely end up costing Bayern close to £75m (€87m).