According to a recent report by Soccer Link, Liverpool have begun talks with Sadio Mane and his representatives over a new contract at Anfield. The same source has also claimed that the Senegalese speedster will be offered a long-term deal which will see him earn a significant pay rise after his incredible run of form for the Reds this year. Mane’s current deal with the Merseyside outfit is set to run out in the summer of 2023, but Jurgen Klopp wants to extend his contract to fend off interest from other clubs (via the Daily Star).
Mane’s Remarkable Form For Liverpool In This Calendar Year
The UEFA Champions League winner has made a stellar start to this campaign after he netted six goals and grabbed one assist in six appearances for the Reds across all competitions. The 27-year-old was at the peak of his powers against Newcastle United on Saturday when he scored a brace to help Liverpool secure a 3-1 victory at Anfield.
Klopp’s men have currently got a healthy five-point lead at the top of the Premier League standings and are on a 14-match winning streak in the English top-flight. One of the main reasons for their recent success in the European competitions has been Mane’s excellent form and so it is no surprise that the Premier League leaders want to tie him up to a fresh contract.
The Sedhiou-born wide player has also helped Senegal reach the final of the African Cup of Nations earlier this summer. He has earned 60 international caps for his nation and has registered 16 goals in the process.
What Are The Senegalese Winger’s Best Attributes?
Mane can be unplayable at times due to his unpredictable nature to create chances out of nothing in the final third. The Senegal international is one of the fastest players in European football, and his incredible turn of speed allows him to beat his marker down the wide areas. He has also improved his finishing in the previous campaign which saw him share the Premier League golden boot award with his teammate, Mohamed Salah and Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Mane Set To Be Offered A New Contract: Good Move For Everyone Involved?
Retaining Mane’s services for the long-run could be a vital factor in determining whether Klopp can establish long-term success at Anfield. The Senegalese winger is currently playing at his prime and so Liverpool cannot afford to let him leave at all costs.
Mane is also enjoying life at Merseyside, so it makes sense for him to commit his long-term future to the Reds and get a significant pay hike in the process. Therefore, it will be a deal that will benefit both the player as well as the club.
