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Sadio Mané explains: why he chose Liverpool over Manchester!

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The "Rio Ferdinand Presents" channel on YouTube will air an exceptional episode today at 16:00 GMT. Former England international Rio Ferdinand sits down with Sadio Mané, captain of the Lions of Teranga, for a rare and candid interview that shines a spotlight on the life and journey of the Al-Nassr superstar.

Mané reveals why he turned down Manchester United

During the interview, Mané opened up about his relationship with former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah, noting that while their competitive spirit could sometimes become intense, it was always rooted in mutual respect.

The Senegalese star also revealed that he nearly joined Manchester United, but a phone call from manager Jürgen Klopp completely changed everything and sealed his move to Liverpool.

Mané discussed his beginnings in Senegal and his experience in the Al-Nassr dressing room alongside Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

He also shared his insights on England's chances at the World Cup under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel.

At the end of the interview, Rio Ferdinand expressed his admiration for the 33-year-old footballer with a tweet on (X):