Liverpool Sign Mane for Southampton
Liverpool have finally completed the signing of winger Sadio Mane from Southampton on a five-year contract. The price and the length of the contract has been confirmed by the reds. Media have not been sure so they have reported it as a "long-term deal". But Sky Sports News HQ have assumed the Reds have so far paid £34m up front with £2m more still to be paid depended on players performance. the player will be on their books until the summer of 2021.
Southampton have sold a first team worth £142.2m in the last three years. Mane becomes the fifth player to join Liverpool from Saints in the last two years. Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne are still at Anfield, while Rickie Lambert moved on to West Brom after just one season with his boyhood favourites. Mane is joining Liverpool on a five-year deal.
The 24-year-old Mane becomes Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's fourth new signing for the 2016/17 season, following deals for midfielder Marko Grujic, centre-back Joel Matip and goalkeeper Loris Karius.Mane told Liverpool's website: "Today is a big day and I am very happy to sign for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. It's a club that has won a lot of trophies and has a big history.
Mane is the fifth Saint to join Liverpool in recent years. "Now I am looking forward to meeting all the staff and my team-mates and starting the season."The fee makes Mane the club's second most expensive signing, behind Andy Carroll.
Jurgen Klopp has already added four new players to his squad for the new season. The Senegal international has scored 21 Premier League goals in 67 games since signing for Southampton for £11.8m from Red Bull Salzburg two years ago. The forward has 36 caps for Senegal and has scored 10 goals for his country. He will officially become registered as a Liverpool player on July 1 and will wear the No 19 shirt.Premier League Winner 16/17 Win Outright: Liverpool 9/1
