Liverpool has secured the signature of one of their best players, as forward Sadio Mane signs a long-term contract that will see him probably retire at the club.
The Senegalese after putting pen to paper, spoke with the Liverpoolfc.com where he said:
“I am very happy, very happy to extend my time at Liverpool,”
“It is a great day for me and now I am looking forward to everything – to helping the team, to helping the club achieve our dreams and, especially, to win trophies.
“I’ve always said, when I knew I had a chance to come here I didn’t have to think twice. The right club in the right moment and with the right coach as well. I came here and was very happy.
“For me, I have made the best decision in my career.”
Sadio Mane joined Liverpool from Southampton in June 2016, and has since established himself as one of the key players at Anfield, alongside Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah.
Mane since joining Liverpool, has scored 40 goals in 89 games, and will be looking to add to this statistics.
While speaking on the good news, manager Klopp praised the decision of Sadio Mane to sign, saying:
“This is a big boost for everyone and another demonstration of how the players we have at this club are committed, not just to our present but our future also,”
“I can’t think of a single club anywhere in Europe that wouldn’t want a player like Sadio available to them, so the fact he wants to remain with us says something about where we are currently.
“He is a such an important member of our team and squad. He radiates joy and I think this is reflected in his performances and impact on the pitch.
“The only criticism I could ever have of Sadio is that maybe at times he is the only one not to see just how good he is – but as an attacking player he is the complete package.
“He made a big impact when he first arrived, but if anything he’s got better and better each season. His trajectory has only been upwards in terms of his level and his contribution.
“I know his teammates will be as delighted as we are and also the supporters.
“Maybe the other thing which is lost on some who don’t know Sadio is just how ambitious and hungry he is to achieve things and be successful. He is more driven than I think many will be aware of.
“He wants to do it with us and by committing the best years of his career to LFC I know we have someone who will give their absolute everything… as a manager you can ask for no more.” he said