Sadio Mane set for awkward link-up with Cristiano Ronaldo after ‘opening Al-Nassr transfer talks’ to end Bayern hell

SADIO MANE could be in for an awkward encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo with a move to Al-Nassr on the cards.

According to the Bayern Munich winger is in talks with the Saudi Arabian side.

Mane has failed to fit in with the Bavarians and only managed seven goals in the Bundesliga last season.

The Senegalese star is currently in a training camp with Bayern in Portugal, but it would appear he doesn't see his long term future with the club.

If a move was to be completed for the 31-year-old then he would join superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo signed for the Saudi Pro League outfit last season in a deal which is reportedly seeing him earn £173million a year.

The potential transfer could cause some unrest in the dressing room of the Middle Eastern club though, with Mane previously taking aim at Ronaldo's lavish lifestyle.

The former Liverpool man said he was "irritated" by the likes of Ronaldo and Neymar back in March 2022.

In an interview with he said: "I don't want to give the impression that I'm a very critical person, but it's true that there are values ​​in football that irritate me a little compared to the upbringing I had.

"But instead of criticising, I prefer to distance myself. The main thing is not to change, and I believe I didn't. For a boy who comes from a small town, it's a great victory."

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When asked if he would like to live the lifestyle of Ronaldo and Neymar he was clear in his response.

He said: "No! I follow them on social networks and that's enough. I love the incredible life they lead, but I don't think it's for me."

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