Sadio Mane 'very happy' at Liverpool amid speculation about future at Anfield
Senegal star Sadio Mane said he is enjoying every moment at Liverpool amid speculation about his future and links with future moves to Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Mane underlined his value to Jurgen Klopp's team again on Tuesday as he kept their quadruple hopes alive with the decisive goal in a frantic comeback win at Aston Villa.
The forward's 22nd goal of the season earned the Reds a 2-1 victory and moved them level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
The 30-year-old's contract expires at the end of next season. Sorting out Mane's future is a key task for manager Klopp, who also has to contend with contract negotiations with the other star in the team - Mohamed Salah.
Asked by Sky Sports whether he had ever been happier at Liverpool, Mane said: "Yeah, sure, when we won the trophies I think I was more happy.
"But I think I just try to enjoy every moment and try to score and assist for my teammates. I think it is all about the team or nothing, the boys make it easier for me so I am obviously very happy."
ASTON VILLA RATINGS: Emiliano Martinez – 6. The Argentine was unfortunate that his block before the equaliser fell to Matip. He was quick off his line to stop Liverpool attacks but could do nothing for the winning goal. Getty
Mane's header in the 65th minute from a Luis Diaz cross once again showed his ability in front of goal.
"He's a machine, I told him after the game. He is a massive player. His physicality is brutal. He is a mix of technique, desire and physicality when at the moment everyone has a few yards in the legs," Klopp told Sky Sports.
"You can see it with him to be honest. Top goal, he is just a fantastic world-class player."
It is going to be a hectic few weeks for Liverpool.