Mané, the former Liverpool striker, has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on loan until the end of the season. The move is part of a wider trend in football as clubs seek to take advantage of lucrative deals with Gulf-based teams.
The move is significant for Mané as it marks his return to the Middle East after being released by Al-Sadd in Qatar. The move is also a boost for Al-Nassr, who have struggled to find their form this season and have been struggling to keep up with the likes of Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal.
The signing of Mané will be seen as a major coup for Al-Nassr, as he is one of the most successful strikers in English football history. He scored 251 goals in 469 appearances for Liverpool, making him the third-highest scorer in Premier League history behind Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney.
However,Serie A Stadium despite his success at Liverpool, Mané's time at the club was not without controversy. In January 2020, he was sent off against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, which led to a long-running legal battle between the player and the club over the decision to ban him from playing for England.
Despite these controversies, Mané remains one of the most talented players in world football and his signing by Al-Nassr could help the club improve their chances of winning the league title this season.