A new 59-second clip from Rio Ferdinand's Rio Meets podcast shared on the official X account has sparked fresh conversations about Sadio Mane's rise to elite-level football. In the clip, Mane openly credits Ralf Rangnick's tactical influence during his early years at Red Bull Salzburg.
SoftFootball recently reported on Mane's career decisions in their piece about why he chose Liverpool over Manchester United and Tottenham , a story that also highlighted how much guidance shaped his journey.
Mane's reflections show how crucial the Red Bull system was for him. He joined Salzburg in 2011 as a raw but explosive 19-year-old from Metz.