After a disappointing season, Sadio Mané is on the verge of retiring at FC Bayern. According to media reports, the attacker’s farewell is no longer out of the question. To replace the Senegalese, Thomas Tuchel is said to have considered another star from the English Premier League.
As the Algerian newspaper “Echorouk” reports, Thomas Tuchel has identified a new player for the offensive: Riyad Mahrez from England’s double winner Manchester City. The 32-year-old was therefore chosen as one of the transfer targets for the coming change period.
The transfer of the Algerian to the Munich team has priority, as the offensive flank is said to be reassigned next season. “Echorouk” reports that not only Sadio Mané is at FC Bayern before the end, but also the German internationals Leroy Sané and Serge Gnabry.
The German serial and record champion wants to take advantage of the squad situation at Manchester City again. As was the case with full-back Joao Cancelo, who finally moved to Munich on loan in the winter, Riyad Mahrez is also considered dissatisfied despite recent successes and the historic triple chance.
Under team manager Pep Guardiola, he is only one of the extended circle of regular players in the City star ensemble, he is not undisputed.
Mahrez one of the Premier League’s top stars
This could prompt the attacker to reconsider his future with the Sky Blues, according to the report, despite the fact that the left-footed player only extended his contract until 2025 last July.
Riyad Mahrez switched from Leicester City to Manchester City in 2018 for over 65 million euros. He celebrated his fourth championship title in the Citizens jersey this season, he sensationally led the Foxes to a Premier League victory in 2016 and was subsequently named player of the season and African footballer of the year. His greatest international success is winning the African Cup in 2019.
In the Premier League, the French-born Algerian has 284 games and 82 goals. In the past season he played 44 competitive games and scored 15 goals.