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Sadio Mane cast doubt on his Liverpool future by saying he will reveal whether he is staying at the club after the Champions League final.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for Mane, who has one year remaining on his contract at Anfield.
After missing out on Premier League glory at the weekend, the Senegal international hopes to help Liverpool lift the trophy in Europe’s leading club competition for the seventh time.
They will need to overcome Madrid at the Stade de France – a repeat of the 2018 final that was won by LaLiga’s champions – for their third piece of silverware this season.
Madrid’s interest in Mane has reportedly stepped up after they missed out on Kylian Mbappe, and the 30-year-old intends to provide clarity on his future after the final.
“I will answer after the Champions League. Whether I’m staying or not, I’m going to answer after the Champions League,” he told Sky Sports.
Mohamed Salah, whose Liverpool deal is also set to expire in June next year, confirmed on Wednesday that he will still be at the club next season.
The Egyptian winger said the Reds want revenge over Madrid following the result in the 2018 Champions League final in Kyiv, but Mane does not feel the same way.
“I think Mo is just Mo,” he said with a smile. “For sure it’s not a revenge. In four years a lot of things have changed, we have more experience and quality in the team.
“I think we’ve all forgotten about what happened in 2018. For sure, Real Madrid were the better team and deserved to win the final, but it’s going to be a different game.”
Mane added: “For me, relaxed, no pressure, nothing at all – just enjoy it. I think it’s a dream moment for us, so let’s enjoy it without putting pressure on ourselves.
“Everybody is smiling and confident, which is amazing. We know it won’t be an easy game against one of the best in the world, but that will make the game special.”
