How did FC Bayern manage to convince Liverpool FC to sell Sadio Mané? Hasan Salihamidzic provides insights into the negotiations and reports on the bonus models, which were initially ridiculed.
Clauses initially smiled at: In an interview with “Sport Bild”, Hasan Salihamidzic explains how Sadio Mané’s move to Munich was finalized. With regard to the talks with Liverpool FC, the sports director admits: “Our entry-level offer included bonus models that were initially smiled at by one side or the other.”
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Clauses accepted: Bayern had proposed clauses for additional payments that only take effect when Mané becomes the Munich world footballer in the jersey. Among other things, Spartak Moscow had made fun of it on social media. Salihamidzic: “Let’s put it this way: The now so-called ‘Spartak-Moscow clause’ was accepted by Liverpool – so it couldn’t have been that far-fetched.”
Record transfer Mané: The change from Mané is said to cost FC Bayern a fixed 32 million euros, plus bonuses of three and six million euros could be added. Mané, whom Salihamidzic had assured “that I would break my head against the wall to get him”, is the most expensive over-30 signing in the club’s history.
