Naby Keita has quickly made the transition to his second club following his departure from Liverpool at the end of the 2022/23 season, now under the tutelage of a manager well known to Reds fans.
The Guinean midfielder, currently on loan at Ferencvaros from Werder Bremen, has had a tumultuous time since leaving Anfield 20 months ago. The Hungarian club has recently made headlines with a significant managerial change.
This Monday, Ferencvaros officially announced via fradi.hu that Robbie Keane will be their new head coach, taking over from Pascal Jansen.
At 44, Keane, who had a brief spell at Liverpool during the 2008/09 season, was last seen in charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv, who he led to the Israeli Premier League title. last year, as well as a great run to the round of 32 of the Europa Conference League.
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This marks the Irishman’s second head coaching role, having previously been an assistant coach at clubs including Middlesbrough and Leeds, as well as serving the Irish national team (Transfermarkt).
Both Keita and Keane have found themselves embroiled in controversy over the past year for different reasons.
Keita’s troubles began last April when he was suspended by Werder Bremen following an incident where he allegedly refused to board the bus for a match against Bayer Leverkusen after being told he would not start , a claim he vigorously denied.
Meanwhile, Keane, the Republic of Ireland’s all-time top scorer, faced an outcry from pro-Palestine activists for his late resignation from his post at Maccabi Tel Aviv eight months later. the attacks that sparked the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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As Keita approaches his 30th birthday next month, his injury-plagued career following his £52.75 million move to Liverpool in 2018 continues to raise questions. The football world will be eager to see if Keane can revitalize the career of this talented but unpredictable midfielder.
Given his success in his previous roles, Keane’s appointment appears to be a tactical masterstroke for Ferencvaros. It is hoped that Keita and Keane can chart a successful path together in Budapest.
