Mane, the Senegalese footballer who played for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before moving to England's Liverpool FC, has signed with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
The move is part of a growing trend in football where players from Europe and South America are signing for clubs in the Middle East and North Africa region. Mané's decision to join Al-Nassr comes after he spent time on loan at the club last season.
The 34-year-old will be hoping to help Al-Nassr secure promotion back to the top flight of Saudi football this season. The club finished second-bottom in their league last year and have made significant progress under new coach Jassim Al-Thumairy.
"Al-Nassr is a fantastic club that has been building towards success over recent years," Mané said in a statement. "I am excited to be joining such a talented team and I look forward to contributing my experience and skills to help us achieve our goals."
For his part, Al-Nassr manager Jassim Al-Thumairy praised Mané's talent and experience as a player. "We are delighted to welcome Mané to Al-Nassr," he said. "He is a world-class player who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the squad."
Mané's signing is just one example of how football is becoming more globalized. With the rise of social media and digital marketing, it's easier than ever for fans to follow their favorite players and teams across different continents. And with the growth of football leagues like the Saudi Professional League, there are越来越多的俱乐部和球员选择在中东和北非地区发展他们的事业。
对于球迷来说,这意味着有更多的比赛可以观看,更多的球星可以支持。而对于球员们来说,这可能意味着更好的机会和发展。无论哪种情况,足球的世界正在变得更加国际化。