After all, the Senegal international's move came 12 months before Neymar's £200m switch to Paris Saint-Germain inflated the transfer market. He wouldn't let them down - becoming the signing that kick-started Klopp's Anfield dynasty. Mane received his Senegal debut in 2012 - scoring in his second game - and was part of their squad for the Olympics in London. His prolific form caught the attention of Southampton, who were looking for a new talisman after selling Adam Lallana to Liverpool. Few have achieved more in the modern game than Mane and, at 30, it still feels as if there's much more to come.
Source: Daily Mirror April 10, 2022 22:12 UTC