Liverpool dangerman Sadio Mane not interested in rumours linking him with Real Madrid

Sadio Mane has shrugged off continuing links with Real Madrid by insisting he is happy playing for a Liverpool side who “beat big teams”.
Sadio Mane (right) and Barcelona's Sergi RobertoSadio Mane (right) and Barcelona's Sergi Roberto
Sadio Mane (right) and Barcelona's Sergi Roberto

The Senegal international has been a reported target for Zinedine Zidane’s rebuilding project at the Bernabeu for some time.

However, Mane – the Premier League’s joint-top scorer this season with 22 goals – is focusing on Saturday’s Champions League final against Tottenham in Madrid.

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“Always this is part of football, so we have to deal with it, but for me the most important thing is Liverpool and I’m happy here,” he said.

“It’s always a pleasure that this kind of team wants you but don’t forget Liverpool. They beat big teams.

“I’m preparing for one of the biggest games for the club and the fans and the players as well, so let’s focus on this one first and win it.”

After the disappointment of being beaten in last year’s final by Real Madrid in the circumstances they did – losing Mohamed Salah to a shoulder injury and then conceding twice to two freakish goalkeeping errors – there is added motivation for Jurgen Klopp’s players.

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And when you factor in that they narrowly missed out on a first league title since 1990, there is even more incentive for them to end the season on a high and bring home a sixth European Cup.

“We know we have targets –we want to win the league and the Champions League. We didn’t win the league but we still have one trophy to play for, so we are going to try to give everything to win it,” Mane added.