According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is on the verge of quitting the Premier League club this summer
THE DETAILS: FALLING OUT OF FAVOR
The Guinea international’s contract at Anfield is set to expire at the end of the season, and he has not been given new terms, leaving his future uncertain.
According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is on the verge of quitting the Premier League club this summer.
Jurgen Klopp has given the 27-year-old just two league starts this season, demonstrating how far down the manager’ pecking order he is in comparison to his teammates.
The Reds star was allegedly in talks to join Galatasaray, and while that transfer appears to be off the table, a permanent exit is still expected in the coming months.
PLETTENBERG’S LATEST UPDATE
Plettenberg of Sky Germany stated on Twitter that Keita will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2022/23 season:
Jurgen Klopp has given the 27-year-old just two league starts this season, demonstrating how far down the manager’ pecking order he is in comparison to his teammates.
The Reds star was allegedly in talks to join Galatasaray, and while that transfer appears to be off the table, a permanent exit is still expected in the coming months.
PLETTENBERG’S LATEST UPDATE
Plettenberg of Sky Germany stated on Twitter that Keita will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2022/23 season:
“News #Keita: The 27-year-old is set to leave LFC as a free agent this summer!” At this point, contract renewal is improbable. Several clubs are interested in signing him. He, however, will not join Galatasaray. It is possible that he will return to [Germany]. In the last four games, he has been a regular starter.”
THE VERDICT: IT’S TIME TO GET RID OF IT.
Keita has undoubtedly shown flashes of brilliance throughout his time on Merseyside, but Liverpool are likely aware that now is the time to say goodbye.
This season, the Nike-sponsored athlete has played just 441 minutes of football across all competitions, averaging a top-flight match rating of just 6.15 when granted playing time (WhoScored).
Klopp has been connected with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Matheus Nunes for a midfield makeover this summer, and Keita is undoubtedly one of those on the chopping block, having missed approximately 470 days due to injury or illness since joining the Reds.
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