Sadio Mane’s agent claims ‘ungrateful’ Bayern Munich wished to ‘get rid’ of the £34m winger as a result of they ‘could not perceive how an African turned the highest earner’

Sadio Mane’s agent has sensationally claimed the forward’s exit from Bayern Munich was not for footballing causes however as a result of they could not perceive how an African star was their highest-paid participant.

Mane’s £34m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr was confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the Senegal ahead’s disastrous spell at Bayern to an finish.

The 31-year-old – who is ready to pocket a staggering £34m-a-year (£650,000-a-week) – has joined up with Cristiano Ronaldo‘s facet within the Saudi Professional League with Al-Nassr having already added the likes of Seko Fofana, Marcelo Brozovic and Alex Telles this summer time.

Mane solely moved to Bayern for £35m final 12 months, however struggled to settle in Germany and scored simply 12 targets for the membership, while he also had a high-profile falling-out with teammate Leroy Sane.

When becoming a member of from Liverpool, Mane was reportedly given an annual salary of more than €20m (£17.3m), that means he was one among membership’s high earners.

Sadio Mane’s agent has claimed his exit from Bayern Munich was not for footballing causes however as a result of they could not perceive how an African star was their highest-paid participant

The ahead’s £34m transfer to Saudi Professional League facet Al-Nassr was confirmed earlier this week

Mane’s excessive wages mixed together with his disappointing kind meant he was closely criticised however Bacary Cisse, Mane’s PR agent, hit again on the membership’s remedy of him and insisted different important components performed an element in his departure.

‘It wasn’t a footballing resolution (to promote him),’ he advised After Foot RMC. ‘Sadio’s wage bothered the Germans, they did not perceive how an African joins the membership and turns into the highest earner forward of everybody, in order that they wished to do away with him.

‘They by no means referred to as the participant’s representatives. They by no means advised Sadio face-to-face that they wished to do away with him. They simply despatched (Thomas) Tuchel to inform him that he can be a 3rd selection left winger.  

‘Sadio has nothing to show to the Germans. He did not develop into what he is develop into due to Bayern. It was due to Liverpool. Bayern have been ungrateful. They have been paying an African all this cash, and that harm them.’

Cisse continued: ‘He was skilled till the tip. However the folks in cost at Bayern weren’t truthful. 

‘They first leaked to the media they have been able to promote him for €20m (£17.3m). However after he returned to coaching they usually noticed he was doing effectively, they raised the value to €30m (£25.9m).

‘Sadio did not steal his cash. From the primary assembly with Bayern, he gave them his phrase that he would be a part of, with out speaking in regards to the wage. His representatives negotiated that wage for him.’

The ahead initially regarded to have made a improbable begin to his time on the membership, scoring 5 targets earlier than the tip of August, and one other six by the point the Bundesliga broke off for the Qatar World Cup. 

However an damage simply earlier than the event noticed Mane’s involvement for the African champions written off, and would show to be a turning level in his season. 

After his return in February he scored only one extra one purpose in all competitions all through the remainder of the season, with Julian Nagelsmann sacked in favour of Tuchel to rescue Bayern’s home hopes. 

Mane himself has opened up on his exit, admitting that was not the way in which he imagined his time with Bayern would come to an finish.  

Mane’s agent, Bacary Cisse, claimed Bayern have been ‘ungrateful’ and handled the ahead poorly

The Senegal star endured a torrid 12 months with the Bundesliga champions, scoring simply 12 targets

‘Leaving FC Bayern hurts me,’ he advised Sky Sports this week. ‘I might have wished for a distinct ending. I do know that I may have helped the crew this season. I wished to show it to everybody this season. Nonetheless, I solely want the membership and the followers the most effective for the longer term.’

Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel additionally admitted remorse on the method Mane’s time on the membership had turned out.

‘We had a giant hug,’ the German supervisor started. ‘We agreed that we don’t like what’s taking place now however that it’s the most effective on this state of affairs. 

‘I completely perceive that he feels harm. I additionally don’t really feel comfortable. We didn’t convey it to the total potential which is my duty.’

Mail Sport have approached Bayern Munich for remark.