Naby Keïta had the chance to transfer to the Süper Lig club Hatayspor late in the autumn, but he chose not to proceed with the transfer. He explained that he felt a move to Turkey would not have been challenging enough, as Hatayspor is at the bottom of the table. Keïta expressed that he didn't want to leave Bremen just for the sake of leaving, but only for a club that could advance his career. Keïta remains contractually bound to Werder Bremen until 2026.

Naby Keïta, who joined Werder Bremen from FC Liverpool in the summer of 2023, was unable to find a new employer after being suspended by the club due to frequent injuries and a strike. A fully negotiated deal with Turkish first division club Hatayspor was canceled by Keïta at the last moment.

Naby Keïta had a practically completed loan deal with Turkish Super Lig club Hatayspor, but he decided against the move at the last moment, causing confusion at Werder Bremen.

Super Lig side Hatayspor agreed a loan deal with the option to purchase Keita next summer. Turkish media even claimed that the player had already completed his medical, but the player and the club ultimately failed to agree on personal terms at the last minute.