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Sadio Mane believes he has made “the best decision” of his career by agreeing to sign a new long-term deal at Liverpool.

Mane will complete the formalities before the New Year on a new contract that will extend his Anfield commitment until at least 2023.

It emerged in the summer that talks had begun over a new deal for the Senegalese after both Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino negotiated fresh agreements.

However, the lengthy dialogue had prompted some fears among Liverpool supporters over the player's future, especially after summer rumours linked Real Madrid with a possible move for the 26-year-old.

But Mane has now agreed a bumper pay rise having become an integral part of Jurgen Klopp's side after arriving from Southampton for £34million in the summer of 2016.

“I am very happy, very happy to extend my time at Liverpool,” Mane told liverpoolfc.com .

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“It is a great day for me and now I am looking forward to everything – to helping the team, to helping the club achieve our dreams and, especially, to win trophies.

“I’ve always said, when I knew I had a chance to come here I didn’t have to think twice. The right club in the right moment and with the right coach as well. I came here and was very happy.

“For me, I have made the best decision in my career.”

Mane's deal is further evidence of Liverpool become a prime destination for leading talent under Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds keen to tie down the core of this squad with skipper Jordan Henderson having recently agreed a new deal.

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The Senegalese scored 20 goals last season – 10 coming in the Champions League, with Mane netting in the final defeat to Real Madrid in May – and has already netted seven times in 16 appearances this season.

Overall he has 40 goals in 89 games and has fostered a devastating forward partnership with Salah and Firmino.

Liverpool will now turn their attention towards rewarding several other players in Klopp's squad, with Joe Gomez among those likely to be given a new deal.

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