Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has made his first appearance in 11 months, playing for the B team of Hungarian side Ferencvaros. The 30-year-old Guinea international joined the club on loan from Werder Bremen in January after a difficult spell in Germany.
Keita, who cost Liverpool around £50 million in 2018, won the Premier League and Champions League at Anfield but struggled with injuries and fell out of favour. He left Liverpool on a free transfer in 2023 and joined Werder Bremen, where he made only five appearances in 18 months.
His time at Bremen was marred by a reported incident where he refused to board the team coach after being told he would not start a match. Keita later apologised, but Bremen made it clear he had no future at the club.
Ferencvaros, managed by former Liverpool striker Robbie Keane, are the dominant force in Hungarian football, having won six consecutive league titles. Keita came on as a substitute at half-time in the B team's 4-1 win over Tiszafured, with the club's report praising his 'good movements, accurate passes and ball possession'.
Keane watched the match and Keita could soon be in line for a first-team debut. Ferencvaros are still competing in the Europa League, offering the midfielder a chance to regain top-level match fitness after a lengthy lay-off.
