Sadio Mané has said he rejected a move to Manchester United a year before signing for Liverpool because he was "not convinced" by Louis van Gaal's insistence that he would play ahead of Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Ángel Di María .

Senegal forward Mané, speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, revealed he held talks with then-United manager Van Gaal in the summer of 2015 during his time at Southampton.

Mané ultimately rejected United and sealed a £36 million ($47m) move to Liverpool 12 months later, where he would help inspire Jurgen Klopp's team to success in the Champions League and Premier League .

But the 33-year-old, now playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr , said he didn't feel ready to move to United when Van Gaal at

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