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Sadio Mane reveals why he chose Liverpool over Man Utd

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New signing reveals all about move

New Liverpool signing Sadio Mane has revealed why he chose his new side over Manchester United this summer.

The Senegalese attacker received an approach from United when he was weighing up his options after deciding to leave Southampton last month.

However, the presence of Jurgen Klopp at Anfield helped convince Mane that Liverpool was the right place for him to advance his career.

Asked about Jose Mourinho’s interest, Mane said: “Yes, it was true.

“There was interest from a lot of clubs, not just Manchester United, but as soon as I knew Liverpool were interested I just felt it was the right club with the right coach. It was right for me to come here.

“Liverpool are a massive club with a big history that has won many trophies over the years and as soon as I was told of the possibility to come here and I knew the manager wanted me I said yes.

“It was the right move. I recognise the size of the club and to progress to another level as a player this was the club and the moment for me. It was a step I needed to make.”

“I was a Barcelona fan,” he said. “My favourite player was Ronaldinho. But I watched a lot of English football and admired lots of English teams.

“The one game that really strikes me is the Champions League final versus AC Milan.

“I was thinking about that game on the day I signed for Liverpool. It is a famous game and it struck everyone in Africa at the time.”

 

By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10

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