Sadio Mané pens new Liverpool deal

Liverpool forward Sadio Mané has agreed a new long-term contract with the club which is believed to run out in the summer of 2023.

The twenty-six-year-old moved to Anfield from Southampton in June 2016 and has since become part of one of Europe’s most feared attacking trios.

The former Red Bull Salzburg man has scored 40 goals in 89 matches in all competitions for the Merseyside outfit.

Speaking to Liverpool TV he said, “I am looking forward to everything – to helping the team, to helping the club achieve our dreams and, especially, to win trophies.”

When playing for his national side in Russia during the World Cup, he scored once in the three group games. While he got 10 of his 20 goals from last season in the Champions League where he helped his side reach the final.

Mané had this to say about his deal, “It was very easy decision,” said the Liverpool attacker, “It took a long time, but I knew I would sign, I am very happy and now looking forward continuing what I have done for this club.”

The deal follows both of his team-mates in his attacking trio getting tied down to long-term contract as Roberto Firmino signed on the dotted line in April. Mohammed Salah also agreed his deal in July.

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