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Sadio Mane ‘ready’ to join Real Madrid - Liverpool exit prediction made by ex-team-mate
SADIO MANE is ready to leave Liverpool and join Real Madrid, it has been claimed.
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The Senegal international has been one of Liverpool’s star performers this season, scoring 20 goals and picking up four assists.
Mane’s impressive form has recently seen him linked with a move away from Anfield.
According to reports, Spanish giants Real Madrid are interested in signing the former Southampton man, who has played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s pursuit of the Premier League title.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is said to be a big admirer of the Reds ace, who is enjoying his most prolific season ever.
And the 26-year-old’s former Saints team-mate Oriol Romeu reckons the midfielder is now at the level required to play for Los Blancos.
"He is ready [for the move]," Romeu told Marca when asked about Mane.
"Madrid are a little weak in attack and he's the type of player that does a lot of damage in open spaces.
"He could help them reverse their current situation.
He is ready [for the move]
“He brings variation in attack, but he's not a prolific goalscorer like Cristiano Ronaldo, who goes well above [other forwards].”
Romeu has believes the Senegal star has a plethora of qualities Real can benefit from, adding: "What I would highlight, above all, is his speed.
“He is a very electric and dizzying player. He has exceptional physical and technical qualities.
"At Liverpool he's grown a lot. This season, he's enjoying his best season in front of goal.
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“I think he's acquired calmness and composure when finishing moves, either scoring or assisting. That is key."
Mane and his Liverpool team-mates will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, welcoming third-placed Tottenham to Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp’s troops currently top the Premier League table by two points but could find themselves in second place if Manchester City beat Fulham on Saturday.