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Liverpool news: Naby Keita an exciting player for Reds, fans will love him - Peter Gulacsi
NABY KEITA will be a success at Liverpool.
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That’s the verdict of the 22-year-old’s RB Leipzig team-mate Peter Gulacsi ahead of his move to Anfield next summer.
Keita emerged as one of Liverpool's top transfer targets towards the end of last season as Jurgen Klopp looked to bolster his squad.
But Leipzig refused to let him leave as they prepared for their debut Champions League campaign, even with the Reds prepared to pay £60m-plus.
Liverpool ultimately convinced the Bundesliga outfit to strike an agreement for Keita to head to Anfield in 2018 though.
He's an exciting player
And Gulacsi, who spent six years on the books at Liverpool himself, is backing the midfielder to be a hit in the Premier League.
Gulacsi told The Sun: "Naby is fantastic on the ball, he can make things happen from nothing.
"He is not a defensive midfielder but is good at winning the ball back off his opponent and starting quick counter attacks.
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"Naby drives with the ball and picks out final passes, I think he had the most dribbles from a player in the Bundesliga last season and when he goes past players, the whole game opens up.
"He's an exciting player for Liverpool and I know the fans love talented players with heart and passion. Naby is one of them and will fit really well into that team."
Liverpool, meanwhile, will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Huddersfield at home on Saturday (3pm).
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