Keita continues training alone while searching for new club
After a highly disappointing first season at the Weserstadion, Naby Keita no longer has a future at Werder Bremen.
Werder confirmed on Thursday that after talks between the club, Keita and his agent, the midfielder will continue to train individually rather than return to training with his teammates.
The Bundesliga side also confirmed that the 29-year-old is looking for a new club.
“It was a very open discussion, through which we arrived at a shared decision that we saw best for the situation," said Werder director of football Clemens Fritz.
"Firstly, we wanted to keep full concentration on the rest of our pre-season and the start of the new campaign, and, secondly, Naby had been thinking this way for some time.
“Since his situation within the team has not changed, he would like to look for a new challenge. Together with his agent, we want to sort this all out as soon as possible.”
Keita played just five games for Werder last season after joining the club from Liverpool.