Ferencváros Officially Complete Permanent Signing of Former Liverpool Midfielder Naby Keïta

Ferencváros have finalized the permanent transfer of former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keïta from Werder Bremen, turning his initial loan into a full-time deal as the January 2026 transfer window progresses[1][3][5].

The Hungarian champions announced the agreement in an official statement: “Naby Keïta has finally joined Ferencváros! Our club has reached an agreement with German side Werder Bremen regarding the Guinean international midfielder, whom we signed after his loan contract expired!”[1]. Keïta initially joined Ferencváros on loan in January 2025, and the club has now exercised their option to make the move permanent[3][5].

During his Liverpool tenure from 2018 to 2023, the 31-year-old Guinea international featured in 129 matches, boasting a 70.5% win rate with 91 victories and just 20 defeats. He contributed to major triumphs including the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Club World Cup, though injuries restricted him to 13 appearances in his final season[1].

Since arriving at Ferencváros, Keïta has impressed, playing 28 matches overall. He helped secure last season’s NB I championship and has made 20 appearances this campaign, providing five assists. Additionally, he featured in two Champions League qualifiers and five Europa League qualifiers[1]. The move follows a fallout with Werder Bremen management last season[5].

This signing bolsters Ferencváros' midfield as they compete domestically and in Europe. Meanwhile, the transfer market remains active, with Liverpool yet to make major moves despite links to players like Marc Guehi, amid a quiet Premier League window sparked by deals like Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo and Tottenham’s Conor Gallagher[1]. Keïta’s return to prominence highlights his enduring quality post-Anfield[1][3].

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