Former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane has completed his purchase of French Fourth Division Bourges Foot 18.

Bourges Foot 18 play in France's National 2.

"I confirm the official arrival of Sadio Mané as partner of Bourges Foot 18. I would like to send him my warmest regards. Mané has great values, he is close to us and he wants to start a social project," said the mayor of the city, explaining that the first contact took place in October 2020 (the first official letter of intent dates back to 15 August 2023).

The mayor of Bourges took the opportunity to give the floor to Al-Nassr striker Mane, who was present via video.

“It is a great pleasure to support the project of my friend Cheikh Sylla. We will work together to develop and structure the club and bring it to the professional ranks. The challenge will be enormous, but we will make it. The mayor and the president convinced me of the desire to achieve the immediate objectives."