Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has made a significant move, leaving Bayern Munich to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where he will play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

Despite an initially promising start at Bayern, the 31-year-old's season was deemed underwhelming, with 12 goals in 38 games.

Mane's time at Bayern was not without challenges, and it was reported that he was involved in a physical altercation with Leroy Sane in the Manchester City dressing room after a Champions League defeat. However, it appears that the German champions have managed to recoup a substantial part of the £35 million they paid Liverpool for Mane just a year ago.

Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of Bayern, acknowledged that Mane had faced difficulties since his move from Anfield. He stated that the Senegal player had not experienced an "easy year" with the club and hadn't been able to contribute as much as everyone, including himself, had hoped.

Earlier on Tuesday Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel said he and Mane agreed "it was the best solution to untie the knot".

"We had a long, big hug and we both agreed we don't like what's happening now, but we think it's for the best in this situation," said the Bayern coach.

"Sometimes things don't work out as everybody wants. I have always had a very good relationship with him and this will stay.

"I can totally understand he feels hurt and I also wouldn't feel happy if things like this happened.

"Obviously it's something that we didn't bring into the full potential, which is my responsibility, but in this particular situation it was the best solution to untie the knot."