Jesus Prevents Sadio Mane’s Return to Europe

Turkish club Besiktas has requested to sign Senegalese star Sadio Mane, Al-Nassr’s star, during the current summer transfer window, according to press reports.

The Saudi newspaper Al-Youm reported on Wednesday, citing Turkish press reports, that Besiktas had entered into negotiations with Al-Nassr, but Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus rejected the offer and insisted on Mane’s presence on the team.

Jesus relied on Mane in his first official match of the season, against Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final, but he was sent off after scoring the opening goal.

The Senegalese star returned to play against Al-Taawoun in the first round of the Saudi League, and was the only one of the attacking quartet who failed to score.

Mane has played for Al-Nassr since joining from Liverpool in the summer of 2023, making 95 appearances, scoring 28 goals and assisting 26.