Quote from: Iroh on Today at 03:44:58 PM

I also did think he has a future playing in Europe. Personally, I’ve admired his gameplay and his energetic strides when with the ball. And I also think he still has the energy and the skill to play competitive football for perhaps 3 more seasons like you noted.
I wasn’t really surprised about the news of leaving Bayern Munich, I was surprised though at the move over to Saudi Arabia cause I thought he would have remained in Europe. He knows what’s best for him and if a move to Saudi Arabia feels right for him, he should take it.

Yeah, based on mentality and energy he's still relied on but age doesn't lie injury is one factor of age Mane can't avoid this one, moreover European clubs will not take risks by recruiting older players even if there is definitely for some reason and the price is cheaper like Mane his market value is very low compared to last season between 20-25 million EUR and no team wants to pay more than that. Al Nassr, who is rumored to be bringing him in, is only willing to pay him 15-20 million EUR meaning fixed market prices in all European clubs and outside Europe except regarding the salary it's on a different track.

The fact that they have to accept as old players is no longer thinking about career but about money, even they should be grateful because in old age there are still clubs who want to pay them higher than young players Cheesy

I often see players aged 32-35 without a club so Sadio Mane is one lucky player if Al Nassr did recruit him. The average contract offered by Saudi League clubs is 3-4 years meaning they can still collect 300-400 million EUR before retiring, 99% they will not refuse it.