Naby Keita: Deported from Bremen – What now for the star?

Naby Keita: Deported from Bremen – What now for the star?

Naby Keita, the 30-year-old former Salzburg and Liverpool player, is at a crucial point in his career. He is currently at SV Werder Bremen and is waiting for clarity about his future after struggling with difficulties recently. How Laola1 reports, Peter Niemeyer, head of professional football at Werder Bremen, confirms that Keita will no longer play for the club. This is a clear indication that the two parties will soon part ways for good.

Keita has already made a move towards Ferencvaros Budapest in January 2025, where his loan contract runs until the end of December 2025. He has already played eight games there and prepared two goals. However, the question remains whether Ferencvaros will make use of the purchase option. His contract with Werder Bremen, however, runs until the summer of 2026.

Career and previous successes

Naby Keita's journey is anything but ordinary. Born on February 10, 1995 in Conakry, Guinea, he began his career with FC Istres in France before moving to Red Bull Salzburg in 2014. There he celebrated successes in the domestic Bundesliga and the cup in both seasons. His skills didn't go unnoticed by the big leagues; In 2016 he was signed by RB Leipzig and proved in the first Bundesliga season that he belongs in the team of the year.

His move to Liverpool in 2017, which only became official in 2018, brought him numerous titles, including the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League. Keita is also captain of the Guinea national team and has taken part in several Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Particularly noteworthy is his role as flag bearer for the Guinean Olympic team in Paris 2024.

Problems at Werder Bremen

Despite his distinguished career, Keita faced difficulties at Werder Bremen. He has just five competitive games with 107 minutes played for Bremen. An incident in which he refused to travel to an away game because he was not included in the starting eleven led to a loss of trust between him and the club.

However, he seems to be settling in better at his new club Ferencvaros. He made his debut on February 23, 2025 and recorded his first assist on March 2, showing that he may be able to turn his career around.

The coming months will be crucial for Naby Keita. Since returning to Bremen is out of the question, it remains to be seen whether Ferencvaros will make use of the purchase option. The pressure is increasing and it will be interesting to see how his situation develops. Those interested can find more information about his career at Kicker.