Striker Sadio Mané was the protagonist of one of the great controversies in German football this season. After a defeat by Bayern Munchen already Champions Leaguethe Senegalese had an argument in the locker room and punched teammate Leroy Sané.
“Something like that can happen. It happened. We managed to solve this small problem. Sometimes it’s good to solve problems, but maybe not that way. It’s over. We’ll try to fight together so that the club can reach its goals next season”, admitted Mané this Wednesday, in an interview with Senegalese radio station 2sTV.
The aggression occurred in April, when Bayern faced Manchester City, for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Bavarian team ended up losing 3-0 and jeopardized their chances of qualifying for the next stage. After the repercussions of the case, Mané was punished by the German club with a suspension game and fine.
“It was a very difficult season, that happens. It wasn’t a surprise, I expected things to be a bit complicated. That’s completely normal,” declared the Senegalese.
Mané arrived at Bayern Munich this season to replace the departure of striker Robert Lewandowski. Despite high expectations, the former Liverpool he did not establish himself as an absolute starter, he scored 12 goals and provided six assists in 38 games.
The 31-year-old striker’s name has been rumored at other teams in Europe, such as Real Madridbut Mané confirmed that he will continue wearing the colors of the Bavarian club.
“Yes, God willing. If everything goes well, I will continue. I love challenges and Bayern is a big challenge. It’s up to me to do whatever it takes to face it.”
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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