Sadio Mane joins Ronaldo at Saudi club Al Nassr

Sadio Mane, the Senegal striker and captain, has joined Al Nassr, Saudi Pro League side, from Bayern Munich on a permanent transfer.

Mane leaves Bayern Munich on Tuesday after only one season, and teams up with Cristiano Ronaldo among other top European talents that have made Saudi Arabia their new home.

Mane signed a four-year deal. Al Nassr also announced the 31-year-old’s signing via Twitter.

Mane had a turbulent one season at Bayern.

Thomas Tuchel, the German Bundesliga champions’ coach, earlier 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.”

Mane scored 12 goals in 38 games for Bayern Munich.