Sadio Mane, the newest addition of Al-Nassr, was warmly welcomed upon his arrival to the Saudi Arabian team.
The 31-year-old’s inclusion in the country’s top division was formally revealed earlier this week after a quiet campaign with Bayern Munich.
Mane becomes Al-Nassr’s fourth summer addition, after defender Alex Telles from Manchester United, midfielders Seko Fofana and Marcelo Brozovic, and forward Seko Fofana.
The Senegal international is a part of a developing pattern of elite players from Europe’s top divisions moving to Saudi Arabia.
According to talkSPORT, his new contract is expected to pay him an astonishing £34 million per year (£650,000 per week).
Mane might make his Knights of Nahd debut on August 3 against Egyptian club Zamalek after settling in with his new colleagues who are presently competing in the Arab Clubs Champions Cup.
The 31-year-old was, however, enthusiastically welcomed by his new teammates before to the game.
Al-Nassr Teammates Greet Mane
In a touching video, Mane marched through a guard of honor established by the players while being applauded and given pats on the back, as seen on Twitter and discovered by Sports Brief.
With Al-Nassr, the two-time African Footballer of the Year will definitely begin an exciting new chapter in his football career. He will play alongside Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo there as well.
Mane has made good on his promise to leave Bayern Munich for Saudi Arabia after several days of rumors.
His departure from the Bundesliga team appeared imminent after manager Thomas Tuchel publicly criticized his performances.
The former Liverpool star is the most recent player from a European club to relocate to Saudi Arabia and will now team up with Ronaldo.
How Mane’s Weekly Wages Compare To Cristiano Ronaldo’s
According to information, the Senegalese star will make £650,000 per week at Al-Nassr, which will total £34 million annually with the Saudi Pro League squad.
Mane will, however, make a lot less money than Ronaldo, his new colleague and captain, who reportedly earns £177 million annually from his base wage at the Saudi club.
