04.08.2026 13:00
Kocaelispor President Recep Durul spoke about Habib Ali Keita, who was removed from the squad after leaving the camp without permission. Referring to claims that the player went abroad because of love, Durul stated that they gave the player one month to find a new club.
Kocaelispor President Recep Durul made striking statements regarding the future of Habib Ali Keita, who was left out of the squad.
Durul evaluated the claims that the 24-year-old footballer, who left the camp without permission, went abroad because he fell in love with a woman, and said they did not find the player's behavior appropriate.
"HE IS SAID TO HAVE LEFT FOR LOVE"
Recep Durul said, "Keita leaving without permission is, of course, not a good thing. We can call this a lapse of reason. According to what is being told, he fell in love with a girl there, and it is said he went for her. Additionally, he wants to play for a team abroad, not in Turkey."
President Durul stated that they also occasionally experience difficulties in communicating with the player's agents, and that the necessary legal process will be initiated.
"THERE IS NO OFFICIAL OFFER"
Durul, who said that 3-4 clubs are said to be interested in Keita, stated, "So far, no official offer has reached our club."
KEITA GIVEN A 1-MONTH DEADLINE
The Kocaelispor President stated that they have given the player one month to find himself a club, and said, "If he returns at the end of the deadline, we will re-evaluate his situation. There is no definitive decision made at the moment."