Sadio Mané can raise a smile. The Senegalese international was named best player in the Premier League by the fans. The verdict came out yesterday.

A sight of relief for the Liverpool striker. After the failure of this trophy at the level of journalists and in his club, English championship fans recognized his true value. They chose the Bambali native. On the Reds’ official website, the former Southampton player expressed all his joy and delight.

“I’m really happy and I want to say thank you to all the fans who voted for me. It was a great season for me and my teammates and I. And I am honoured to win this award.” He said.

This season, Sadio Mané scored 18 goals and delivered 7 assists in the Premier League.