"Sadio Mané has said he rejected a move to Manchester United a year before signing for Liverpool because he was "not convinced" by Louis van Gaal's insistence that he would play ahead of Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Ángel Di María. Senegal forward Mané, speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, revealed he held talks with then-United manager Van Gaal in the summer of 2015 during his time at Southampton."
"Mané ultimately rejected United and sealed a £36 million ($47m) move to Liverpool 12 months later, where he would help inspire Jurgen Klopp's team to success in the Champions League and Premier League. But the 33-year-old, now playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr, said he didn't feel ready to move to United when Van Gaal attempted to persuade him that he would get game-time at Old Trafford."
Sadio Mané rejected a move to Manchester United in the summer of 2015 after talks with Louis van Gaal because he was not convinced he would receive regular playing time. Van Gaal told Mané he wanted him at Old Trafford and suggested the club could help him improve despite established forwards Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, Ángel Di María and Memphis Depay being at the club. Manchester United later signed Anthony Martial. Mané moved to Liverpool for £36 million in 2016 and helped Jurgen Klopp win the Champions League and Premier League. Mané now plays for Al Nassr alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and said he wanted certainty over minutes rather than vague assurances.
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