With Sadio Mane reportedly set to leave Bayern Munich, an unlikely manager is now said to be keen on bringing him to his club.
The Senegal international's first season at Bayern has not gone as planned, with Bild journalist Christian Falk reporting that the winger has reached a mutual agreement with the Bavarians to terminate his contract at the end of this campaign.
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This comes after the former Liverpool forward punched teammate Leroy Sane following a heated exchange of words in the dressing room after the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City last month.
The 2022 CAF Men's Footballer of the Year was subsequently handed a one-match ban and a fine for his misconduct, but has since been reinstated into the squad.
However, his return to the playing fold has not improved his fortunes, with Falk also claiming that the 31-year-old has been isolated by the rest his teammates, except his Senegal compatriot Bouna Sarr, since the punch-up.
With the curtain seemingly drawing down on the Bambali native's time at Bayern, an unlikely saviour could reportedly provide a new home for the former Reds star.
According to CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs, AS Roma are keeping a close eye on the situation, with their manager Jose Mourinho said to be a huge admirer of Mane.
With the Portuguese boss' future in Rome currently under a cloud of uncertainty, it is believed the Giallorossi will begin their pursuit of the player if their head coach makes it clear he will see out the remainder of his deal in Italy, which is scheduled to end in June 2024, per Roma Press.
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After the second leg of Bayern's UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against Paris Saint-Germain in March, Mourinho hinted at the fact that he would love Mane in his team.
"I remembered yesterday's match where Bayern Munich had [Serge] Gnabry, Sane and Mane on the bench," he said, according to Goal.
"I would like to even have just one of them."
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