Sadio Mane has stunned his Liverpool team-mates after reportedly deciding to leave the club this summer.
Jurgen Klopp's side saw their hopes for a cup treble dashed after a narrow defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Vinicius Jr scored the only goal of the game on Saturday night to seal an unprecedented 14th European crown for the La Liga giants in a tense encounter at the Stade de France.
Mohamed Salah's future at Anfield has often dominated the agenda in recent months amid Liverpool's quest for an unlikely quadruple. However, while no resolution has yet been reached on the Golden Boot winner's contract, team-mate Mane is said to be preparing for a summer exit with just one year left on the Senegal international's deal.
The former Southampton forward has enjoyed a successful six-year spell on Merseyside, netting 120 goals including 23 this season. Mane will almost certainly be a man in demand this summer, and here is a look at five possible destinations for the 30-year-old.
Bayern Munich
The Bundesliga champions are already considered the leading contenders for Mane's signature this summer, having been heavily linked in recent weeks. German outlet Bild has named the Liverpool forward as Bayern's 'top priority' in the upcoming transfer window.
Reports indicate Mane has been identified as a replacement for Serge Gnabry, with the former Arsenal prospect linked to Real Madrid. The Germany international is also out of contract next summer, and little progress appears to have been made on an extension.
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Barcelona
Xavi has steadied the ship at his former club, but the La Liga giants are still in the midst of an extensive rebuild having suffered a Champions League group-stage exit. Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is said to be a top transfer target this summer, with the prolific Poland international keen on leaving the Allianz Arena.
Barcelona's financial woes have been well-documented in recent months, but Mane's contract status and desire for a departure could make the Liverpool forward an attractive alternative. The Senegal international has proven himself more than capable of leading the line as a centre forward, netting eight times in the Premier League since the arrival of Luis Diaz.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have now dispatched Liverpool in the Champions League for the third time in five seasons, and could yet add salt to the wound now Mane is on the market. Carlo Ancelotti's side defied expectations to triumph in Paris, and already boast an array of exciting young talents alongside their veteran performers.
However, the crowd signs in the stands show Real Madrid are still smarting from Kylian Mbappe's shock snub, and Ballon d'Or contender Karim Benzema will celebrate his 35th birthday next season. Ancelotti has plenty of attackers at his disposal already, but could view Mane as the final piece of a lethal trio alongside Benzema and Vinicius Jr.
Paris Saint-Germain
The Ligue 1 champions have already secured one of the best deals of the year after convincing Mbappe to remain at the club. But while the golden boy of French football has agreed a new three-year deal, another superstar could yet be out of his way out of the club.
Neymar has been plagued with injuries since arriving in a world-record deal from Barcelona in 2017, and recent reports suggest PSG are open to offers for the Brazil forward. The Champions League remains the ultimate prize for the emerging powerhouse, and the challenge of delivering Europe's ultimate prize alongside Mbappe and Lionel Messi is one that could prove appealing to Mane.
AC Milan
Head coach Stefano Poli has guided the Rossoneri to their first Serie A title in 12 years, and there could be more exciting times around the corner. US private equity firm RedBird are reportedly closing in on a takeover of the club, with an eye-watering deal in excess of £1billion said to be in the pipeline.
Manchester City star Raheem Sterling is said to be on the club's summer shortlist, indicating attacking reinforcements could be on the cards. Mane could tick the required boxes, as well as proving to be a marquee signing at a more affordable price.
