"Sadio Mane Wants to Stay at Bayern Munich Despite Rumours of a Premier League Return"
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Sadio Mane has reportedly revealed that he wants to remain at Bayern Munich for the 2021/22 season, despite speculation linking him with a return to the Premier League. The Senegalese winger has endured a difficult debut campaign in Germany, with both his form and off-field conduct coming under scrutiny.
Chelsea and Manchester United have both been touted as potential destinations for the 31-year-old, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Mane is determined to stay at the Bavarians. His debut season at the Allianz Arena has not gone according to plan, with the former Liverpool man scoring just 12 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions.
Mane's decision to leave Anfield last summer after six trophy-laden years was met with surprise by many, and he was snapped up by Bayern in a deal worth €32 million (R668 million). However, his spell in Germany has been far from successful and he has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons, most notably after punching teammate Leroy Sane following Bayern's first-leg quarter-final loss to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League in April.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel has since reportedly deemed the winger surplus to requirements, leading to claims that his future may lie in the Premier League. But despite the speculation, Mane is said to be determined to remain at Bayern for the 2021/22 season and prove his worth in the Bundesliga.
Whether Mane will be able to turn his fortunes around in Germany remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Senegalese star is determined to make a success of his time at the Allianz Arena. It will be interesting to see how Tuchel and the Bayern hierarchy react to Mane's decision, and whether they will give the winger another chance to prove himself in Germany.
