I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family. Naby Keita Read Quote
When I was young, I told my parents, ‘I promise you I’m going to play in the Champions League, and for my first match, I’ll invite you to come and watch me play.’ Luckily, I was able to do that, and I was very happy. It was a moment of pride. Naby Keita Read Quote
My long-term aim has always been to play football at the highest level I possibly could for a big club. When that is in your mind, you don’t give up; you constantly fight and battle to make that happen. Naby Keita Read Quote
Salzburg improved me as a player, and I learnt so much there. I got a really tactical education. Naby Keita Read Quote
My father is a huge fan! As far back as I can remember, he has been talking about them. Before I even knew what Liverpool was as a kid, he was mad about them. Naby Keita Read Quote
I wanted to be Deco, Titi Camara, or Pascal Feindouno when I was young, and now there are kids with my name on the back of their shirts! That is such a big motivation for me, and I hope I continue to show them that, with courage and determination, they can achieve anything. Naby Keita Read Quote
As a midfielder, when you have sealed things up at the back, my job is to provide the ammunition for the strikers and forwards, to create opportunities for them. Naby Keita Read Quote