Naby Keita time at Liverpool since his big-money move has been highs and heartbreaks. Billed to be the next midfield maestro under Jurgen Klopp, Guinean’s path ended up being one of injury, disappointment and unfulfilled promise. Now, two years after leaving Anfield, Keita has finally found his rhythm again — far from the Premier League spotlight, in Hungary with Ferencvaros.
Naby Keita’s Struggles After Leaving Liverpool
Naby Keita has confessed that he is at last loving his football once more after having had a horrid couple of years since he left Liverpool. The Guinean midfielder left Anfield in the summer of 2023 after five seasons marred by ongoing injuries, managing only eight Premier League appearances during his final season.
Keita moved to Werder Bremen on a free transfer, but never made an impression. In Germany, injuries and scandal plagued him, culminating in a suspension after he refused to join the squad trip for a Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen in April 2024. He played only five matches before Bremen froze him out of the first team. The move, intended to reignite his career, soured quickly and the midfielder was again in search of a fresh start.
Revival Under Robbie Keane at Ferencvaros
Keita moved on loan to Hungarian champions Ferencvaros in January 2025 where he was reunited with former Liverpool forward Robbie Keane being now the head coach of that club. He has since made 21 appearances, with Ferencvaros winning the Nemzeti Bajnoksag I and qualifying for the Europa League.
This term Keita has played ten games, registering two assists. After years of fitness struggles, he now feels at peace. “I had a lot of injuries at Bremen and couldn’t give much last season, but I’m happy playing again in Hungary and beginning to enjoy it all,” he told Telecomasia.
Author’s Opinion
Keita’s story reflects the thin line between promise and pressure in modern football. His Liverpool spell never reached its potential, yet his revival in Hungary shows resilience and renewed passion. While he may not return to Europe’s top leagues soon, rediscovering joy on the pitch might just be the real victory.
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