Former Liverpool striker part ways with Ferencvaros

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Ex-Liverpool striker has left Ferencvaros despite extending his contract with the club in December. Image Credits: Imago ImagesFormer Liverpool striker Robbie Keane took charge of Hungarian side Ferencvaros in January 2025 after replacing Pascal Jansen.Keane guided the club to the league title in his first season, but Ferencvaros finished second this campaign, one point behind champions ETO FC Győr, ending the club’s eight-year dominance of the division.The former Liverpool striker did lead Ferencvaros to the Magyar Kupa earlier this month after a 1-0 victory over Zalaegerszeg.

Keane signed a contract extension in December following the club’s progression to the Europa League knockout stages.However, their European campaign ended in the last 16 after a 4-2 aggregate defeat to Braga. Speaking positively about his future at the club last Saturday, Keane said: “I ignore the rumours, only my two children read them.

After a few weeks off, I’m coming back even more determined.According to talkSPORT, Robbie Keane has left his role as head coach of Ferencvaros. His arrival was seen as a major coup, with expectations he would form a striking partnership with Fernando Torres.However, his spell at Anfield proved short-lived under Rafael Benítez, with the Republic of Ireland international struggling for regular starts.Keane scored his first goal for Liverpool in a Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven, before also netting against Atlético Madrid and Arsenal, as well as registering braces against West Bromwich Albion and Bolton Wanderers.A return to Spurs was agreed midway through the 2008–09 season.