Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is aiming to play regularly before signing a new contract with Liverpool FC.

Keita is another player Liverpool want to extend a long-term contract at the back. After signing other key players to renew their contracts. Including Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk. and Trent Alexander-Arnold

However, since joining the club in 2018, Keita has been hampered by injuries. He making his total appearance in 82 games across all competitions. and is a real 51 games.

Christian Falk, a correspondent for the German newspaper Bild. They reported that The Guinean international midfielder is in no rush to decide on a new contract. Until he continues his playing career soon.  

Naby Keita is aiming to play regularly before signing a new contract

Keita has started four of Liverpool’s seven games this season.

The 26-year-old has shown flashes of brilliance since his arrival from RB Leipzig – most recently a stunning volley against Crystal Palace – but too often injury issues have hampered his momentum.

Having been expected to take up a key starting role upon his protracted switch from Germany, Keita has instead only managed to make 82 appearances in just over three seasons, 51 of which have been starts.

Like Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Divock Origi. They are the midfielder’s current deal expires in 2023.

With the club not considering offers for Keita with two years left on his contract. It seems likely that they would be looking to tie him down for a longer period. That with any sale from now on finding them in a weak position when it comes to negotiations.