Naby Keita is set to to depart Liverpool on a free transfer according to a new report.
The Guinea international splits opinion like no other player in the current Liverpool squad.
There are some among the fanbase who believe when fit, he adds a extra element of energy to the Liverpool midfield.
But on the other side of the coin, there are many who feel that he has flattered to deceive on too many occasions to count when he takes to the field, and has the the frustrating knack of picking up injuries and staying on the sidelines for extended periods.
In truth, taking everything into account, the 27 year-old could comfortably be called the most disappointing signing of the Jurgen Klopp tenure.
The disappointment extends to the fact that Liverpool look almost certain to not recoup any of the £50 million they outlaid for him in August of 2017.
Keita stayed with his club RB Leipzig for another season before coming to the Premier League and in his five seasons to date has made 127 appearances and scored 11 goals.
He has roughly missed the same amount of games at his time with the club with injury and illness which has been highlighted further in this campaign where he has made just 11 appearances.
With Klopp looking to find a solution to his midfield quandary, he has turned to the fit-again Keita in the new year and he has made four consecutive starts.
However according to Sky Germany (per Metro), that does not seem enough to have earned Keita a new deal with the publication saying many clubs are interested in the free agent including in Germany.
When he does depart Liverpool, he can certainly be put in the category as a unfulfilled talent.
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