Rangnick leaves Man Utd, Mane to follow from Liverpool – FootballTransfers recap

FT Desk
FT Desk
  • 29 May 2022 17:00 CDT
  • 3 min read
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It was another eventful day for Football Transfer news as Europe’s biggest clubs continue their plans ahead of the summer window.

Madrid make fortune from Champions League

Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final
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Real Madrid’s victory over Liverpool in the final of the Champions League was not only massive for the club from a sporting perspective, but also financially.

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Madrid’s win over Liverpool earned them a staggering €20 million alone in prize money just for winning that game.

Madrid fans burn Mbappe shirt

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22
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Real Madrid fans mocked Kylian Mbappe and burned a replica PSG shirt of his during Champions League celebrations in Paris on Saturday.

The Blancos claimed the Champions League at Stade de France after beating Liverpool 1-0 thanks to a goal from Vinicius Junior.

Lewandowski can’t commit to Bayern

Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22
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Robert Lewandowski has stated that it is difficult to say that he will be playing for Bayern Munich next season, as a transfer to Barcelona looks increasingly likely.

Lewandowski’s future at Bayern has been in doubt for some time as his contract at the club expires in 2023, and there has been no progress in an extension being agreed.

Mane to leave Liverpool

Sadio Mane, Liverpool, 2021/22
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Liverpool are demanding at least €41 million (£35m) in order to sell Sadio Mane this summer.

That is according to the Daily Mail, which reports on Sunday that the Reds will not allow the Senegal star to leave on the cheap.

Rangnick leaves Man Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo and Ralf Rangnick, Man Utd, 2021-22
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Manchester United confirmed on Sunday that Ralf Rangnick would not be staying on at the club as a consultant, as had originally been planned.

Rangnick was appointed Man Utd interim coach in December until the end of the season - with the original plan being that he would then step down and act as a consultant to the next permanent coach, who ended up being Erik ten Hag.

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