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Charlotte Coates

Sadio Mane jokes about Liverpool transfer exit with Senegal team-mate

Sadio Mane has jokingly revealed he would leave Liverpool for Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille if they were to stump up the transfer fee.

Liverpool's number 10 returned to his homeland on Monday to celebrate Senegal's historic Africa Cup of Nations victory and was in high spirits.

Speaking on Senegal teammates, Pape Gueye's, Instagram live, via GFFN, Mane told the French club to pay the transfer fee to Liverpool if they want him.

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After missing a penalty in normal time in the final win over Egypt, Mane netted the winning spot kick in the shootout for Senegal to win their first AFCON crown.

Marseille player Gueye suggested that Mane should leave Liverpool to play with his Senegal teammate in France.

Liverpool's star forward replied: “Marseille, make an effort, put in the money and I’ll come! You have to pay the transfer and I’ll come!”

Mane has played in France before as he came through at Ligue 2 side FC Metz before securing a move to RB Salzburg.

It may have been a joke, but there is a real possibility that Mane could return to France once his Liverpool playing days are over.

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