Former Brazilian international Roberto Firmino, who left Liverpool at the end of last season when his contract expired, has chosen Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia as his new club. He sought a new home in the Middle East amidst interest from Inter Milan and other European clubs.
Senegalese international Sadio Mane joined Bayern Munich last summer after requesting a transfer. In his first season in the Bundesliga, Mane scored consistently in the first half of the season, but due to injuries and a coaching change, his goal tally gradually declined, and he became a bit of a liability in the team due to arguments with his colleagues.
Bayern wants to sell the player, and with rumors of a return to the Premier League, Al Ahli, the club that acquired Firmino, has become increasingly interested, according to Fabrizio Romano. The possibility of a reunion of the former teammates in Saudi Arabia has emerged.
Understand Saudi clubs are pushing to sign Sadio Mané from Bayern. 🔴🇸🇦
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2023
Told Al Ahli are insisting in the last few days as they want to reunite Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mané. 🟢 #AlAhli
There’s interest also from other clubs but still waiting to hear for player’s intention. pic.twitter.com/QeD0Qj0JiM
Other clubs are also interested, and the player’s departure is still unknown. The Senegalese striker is said to want to stay in Germany, but he is out of Thomas Tuchel’s plans, and his club is making moves for Tottenham forward Harry Kane.
The London-based club is unlikely to release the ace, but the fact that Bayern is looking for a center forward suggests that they have low expectations for the former Liverpool forward.
Will the two “front-three” players who have shaken up Europe become teammates in the Middle East?