Burkina Faso
Czech Republic
Indonesia
Lithuania
Montenegro
Nigeria
North Macedonia

Sadio Mane addresses fight with Leroy Sane for the first time and discusses Bayern future

talksport.com, 28 June 2023, 15:07
Sadio Mane has discussed his fight with Leroy Sane for the first time and said he hopes it hasn't affected his future at Bayern Munich.

The former Liverpool forward had a very difficult first season in Bavaria, which was headlined by a physical confrontation with his own teammate.

Already experiencing a number of issues in front of goal, Mane left his Bayern future in the balance when he reportedly punched Sane in the dressing room after a Champions League match against Manchester City in April.

Those claims across the German media were further cemented when Bayern suspended and fined the Senegalese forward, and then Sane appeared with a swollen lip for their next match.

Discussing the high-profile incident for the first time with 2stvsenegal, Mane began: "As I've always said, I've never liked comfort. I've never liked that.

"Afterwards, there are incidents. It happens, it's over. We were able to solve this little problem.

read more on transfers

Arsenal make third British record £105m bid for Declan Rice

Eni Aluko hits back at critics of Declan Rice theory as Man City clear path for Arsenal

"It's also good to solve some problems, maybe not in this way, but it's behind us now, we will try to fight together to be able to help the club achieve its objectives next season."

After securing a £35million move away from Anfield in 2022, Mane only managed seven Bundesliga goals in his debut season, his worst-ever top-flight return.

He also lost his starting berth to Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, and failed to impress despite being given a chance by new manager Thomas Tuchel.

Discussing the campaign, Mane admitted: "Yes it was complicated, it was a very complicated season.

Most read in Football

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: £105m Rice boost as City pull out, Timber and Havertz close

Man City end Rice race after record Arsenal bid, Maddison to Spurs agreed, Havertz close

Aston Villa want long-term Man United and Tottenham target in £55m deal

Ally McCoist fights back tears as he bids farewell to Laura Woods on final talkSPORT show

"But as I said, it happens in life. It was the case for me, but hey, I just took it as a complicated season that can happen at any time. It wasn't a surprise, because I expected things to be a little complicated.

"But that's normal, because we are all footballers, we like a challenge. And I think it's a big challenge, so it's up to me to do everything to meet it."

Rumours are rife that Bayern are willing to give up on Mane after a single season, but he doesn't see it that way.

Asked if he will continue with the club, he replied: "Yes, God willing. If everything goes well, I will return to Bayern."

Show more

Top News

18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Luka Modric has reportedly decided whether he intends to remain at Real Madrid past the end of the season. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Leicester player Hamza Choudhury was mobbed by fans after arriving for his first senior international call-up. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk is allegedly the subject of surprise interest from a Bundesliga club. 18 March 2025 talksport.com A brand-new competition will be taking place this summer, with some of the world's biggest clubs eyeing glory in the USA. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Ola Aina had a hilarious response to discovering he would be sharing a bed with Alex Iwobi on international duty. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Arsenal have added Carabao Cup winning Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes to their list of summer transfer targets, talkSPORT understands. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Vying for a place in the UEFA Nations League's top tier, Scotland and Greece will meet for the first leg of their promotion/relegation playoff on Thursday. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Troy Deeney has reiterated his belief that Mohamed Salah is 'not world class' after his Wembley woes. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Papiss Cisse has been convinced to come out of retirement at the age of 39 by a former Newcastle teammate. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Two teams at opposite ends of Group C in the third round of AFC World Cup qualifiers will clash on Thursday as leaders Japan face Bahrain. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Danny Drinkwater was once given just an hour to leave Chelsea and led to a bust-up with the manager. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal have no hope of clawing back their 12-point Premier League deficit to Liverpool despite the Reds' recent problems, Gunners expert Charles Watts believes. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United and Bayern Munich are reportedly among the clubs who have discovered the asking price of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool are one of three Premier League clubs who could reportedly pip rivals Manchester United and Chelsea to the signing of Sporting Lisbon's in-demand striker Viktor Gyokeres this summer. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Brazil and Colombia go head-to-head in the 38th instalment of this international fixture in Brasilia on Thursday night. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk There will be no return to the Brazil fold for Neymar in their clash with Colombia on Thursday night, as he has pulled out of the upcoming squad with injury. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona have all reportedly suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak ahead of the summer transfer window. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Thomas Tuchel not only raised eyebrows with his selections in his first England squad - but also with his omissions. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Paris Saint-Germain have been given the green light to reschedule a Ligue 1 fixture that could give them the edge against Aston Villa in the Champions League. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany believes that Jack Grealish "has to accept responsibility" and may need to "win the trust" of both Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel if he wishes to get his career back on track for club and country. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Italy and Germany will continue their long-standing footballing rivalry when they meet in a two-legged quarter-final in the UEFA Nations League this week, starting with a showdown in Milan on Thursday. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to cash in on midfielder Enzo Barrenechea during the summer transfer window. 18 March 2025 talksport.com There will be no Premier League football this weekend as the top-flight pauses for a scheduled mid-March break. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal intend to begin formal discussions with Bukayo Saka over a new contract ahead of his comeback from a long-term hamstring injury, according to a report. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Abdukodir Khusanov was welcomed home in style as he received a £135,000 Mercedes upon returning to Uzbekistan for international duty. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Nottingham Forest are reportedly ready to fend off Liverpool if they express an interest in one of their star players. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Kosovo will host Iceland at the Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri on Thursday evening in the first of their two-legged matchup in the UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation playoffs. 18 March 2025 talksport.com Next season The Premier League will be provided match balls by Puma, a decision that is likely to be an unpopular one with Mikel Arteta. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City are reportedly prepared to let one of their first-team midfielders leave the club in the summer transfer window. 18 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Hong Kong and Macao return to international action for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday, when they meet in a friendly at Mong Kok Stadium.