On this day (June 28) in 2016, Liverpool signed winger Sadio Mane from Southampton.
The Reds landed the 29-year-old Senegalese flyer in a deal worth £34million (BBC) after impressing in the Premier League on the south coast.
Mane arrived at Anfield as the third summer signing after much-maligned German goalkeeper Loris Karius and Cameroon defender Joel Matip had joined Jurgen Klopp’s side.
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#OnThisDay in 2016, Sadio Mané joined the Reds and what a signing he’s proved to be
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The likeable star wasted little time in endearing himself to Kopites when making a stunning start to his Reds career, netting a solo goal on debut in a 4-3 win against Arsenal.
Since that moment Mane has rarely looked back, scoring 97 goals and registering another 43 assists in 218 outings for the club.
Named African Footballer of the Year in 2019, the 75-cap ace has been a catalyst for Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Club Cup trophy success under Klopp.
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Five years of Mane – what a joyous time.
Albeit coming off the back of a relatively disappointing campaign by his own high standards, the £76.5million valued Red is still a hugely vital part of the side.
Hopefully refreshed from a small break this summer, Mane can come back fit and firing on all cylinders next term.
