'Many people are wondering' - Naby Keita makes Liverpool transfer admission after Werder Bremen move

Naby Keita has acknowledged that his decision to join Werder Bremen will have caught fans by surprise

Despite his struggles, it was still a surprise to see the 28-year-old sign for a side who were relegated from the Bundesliga as recently as 2021

Reports in Germany claim the midfielder has taken a massive pay-cut to join the Bundesliga outfit now, with his three-year deal said to be worth roughly £30k-a-week.

Keita:

“I understand that many people are wondering why I am making the move from Liverpool FC to Werder Bremen,” he told Werder TV. “When I spoke to the coach and the sporting director, they told me about the club’s project.

“After that, I thought about it a lot, with my family too. In the end, I had to make a decision and I chose Werder Bremen. I am very happy with this decision and will give everything to the team in the coming season.

“Before, I was on the other side, now I’m part of Werder Bremen. I don’t like to talk about myself that much. I’m sure there will be some who don’t give Werder a lot of credit, but I’m looking forward to the task ahead.

“I’ve watched videos of Werder and think that if I can bring my quality to the team, we will be successful next season. I firmly believe in the capabilities of this team.”

Keita also admitted that he had missed playing in Germany following his move to Liverpool.

“Yes, I missed that time very much,” he said. “But now I’m back in the Bundesliga and hope to continue the old times. Of course, some things have changed.

“When I was in England, I kept watching the Bundesliga and saw that there were many talented young players. Now I’m back and I’ll work even harder to help my team.”