Naby Keita, a midfielder for Liverpool, has had a very difficult situation because sometimes things just don’t work out for you
Given that the £48 million star’s current contract with Liverpool only has a few months left, a new agreement on the table appears doubtful, and he will be seeking for a new challenge. Although Keita’s time at Liverpool has undoubtedly been hampered by injury problems, the midfielder has yet failed to capitalise on the several opportunities that Jurgen Klopp has presented to him.
According to sources from Spain, Keita’s contract expires at the end of the current campaign, and Atletico Madrid is reportedly interested in hiring him. Keita never achieved the levels that were anticipated of him, which is disappointing for all parties involved, but it is evident that the 28-year-old’s injury history has had a negative impact.
The midfielder’s mentality has come under scrutiny; Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor recently told GIVEMESPORT that he questions whether he still wants to compete at the highest level. The Guinean international, who was once seen as Liverpool’s answer in the middle of the field, has struggled to maintain a strong run of play since his arrival, appearing in just 129 games in that time.
In his limited game time this campaign, Keita has played a total of 293 minutes without contributing to a goal. With the summer transfer market now open, Liverpool’s engine room is due for an impending upheaval, and it appears that Keita’s time playing for Klopp is now done.
All in all, given that he was acquired for a then-club record sum of £48 million, according to BBC Sport, Liverpool’s supporters would have anticipated a little bit more for what they paid for. Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey asserted that it is time to end relations with the 28-year-old in an interview with 90min.
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