The 30-year-old’s decision to quit Liverpool was a difficult one, having been instrumental in the Reds’ return to the top of world football under manager Jurgen Klopp. The Premier League heavyweights have sorely felt his absence, attempting to offset his departure by paying £68m for Darwin Nunez in the summer, before feeling the need to sign Cody Gakpo in January to further bolster Klopp’s attack after a concerning first half of the season.

Results have only worsened since the turn of the year, but Mane insists that “Liverpool will be back.” “I’m convinced they will overcome this situation,” the Senegalese star vowed. “They had many injuries and tough tests, but Jurgen Klopp is definitely the right man. He will lead Liverpool back up, from this season – the players love him.”

After returning from injury on Sunday to help Bayern beat title rivals Union Berlin 3-0 on home soil, Mane is eager to help the Bavarians create more of the history which enticed him to sign for the club and work with boss Julian Nagelsmann. “Bayern won the Champions League 6 times, the club is one of the biggest in the world,” the former Southampton and Red Bull Salzburg ace affirmed.

“This is a well-known fact, the history of the club is attractive – that was the case for me when I decided to move to Munich. I don’t see any team bigger than Bayern or that is unbeatable