I was extremely near the Manchester United transfer and even had the opportunity to meet with them; however, I ultimately decided to join Liverpool.

I was in close contact with the Manchester United transfer team and even had the opportunity to meet with them; however, I ultimately decided to join Liverpool.

Sadie disclosed that he was on the brink of signing with Manchester United prior to his decision to join Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.

Mane was a highly sought-after player by 2016, following his impressive performance in the Premier League with Southampton, during which he scored the quickest hat-trick in the league’s history against Aston Villa in 2015 in just two minutes and 56 seconds.

He joined Liverpool’s formidable attacking triumvirate, which included Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, at Anfield, where he played a critical role in the club’s success in securing the Champions League and Premier League titles, among other accolades, during Klopp’s tenure.

Nevertheless, Mane’s career could have taken a different direction, as he expressed that a transfer to Old Trafford was a viable option prior to his decision to favor Klopp over the then-Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal. In 2019, he stated, “I was extremely close to a move to Manchester United, as I even had the opportunity to meet with them.”

“So I was coming, I was there, and I spoke with the boss who was there before [Van Gaal].” He further stated, “They extended an offer; however, Klopp contacted me within the same week.” He stated, “I believe Liverpool is the ideal club and coach for you, and I believe it would be in your best interest to transfer.”

I also believe that it was the appropriate time for me. I declared, “I am traveling to Liverpool.”In 2022, Mane briefly played for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga after winning six major titles with Liverpool. He subsequently joined his current team, Al-Nassr, in Saudi Arabia.

However, Mane’s trajectory could have been significantly altered had he opted for United, who are currently preparing to face Arne Slot’s team today (January 5), following a disappointing start to the 2024/25 campaign.Mane expressed his profound gratitude for his tenure at Liverpool in his reflections on his departure, as reported by the Mirror.

He stated in 2022, “It is, of course, extremely peculiar to no longer be a Liverpool player after six years at Anfield.” But of course, I had an incredible time, and I have thoroughly relished training and playing at Anfield, particularly in front of these incredible supporters, since my first day.

“I was in Southampton when I first arrived at the club, and I spoke with the boss while there. I believe that we were not even in the Champions League at that time.” He contacted me, and I responded, “Certainly.”

I simply made the decision in my heart to relocate to Liverpool, as it is the place where I envision myself, and it was the appropriate moment and club for me to achieve my goals. Therefore, I can confidently assert that we achieved a significant amount of success, and I had an absolutely delightful experience.