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Robbie Keane confirms Ferencvaros exit after 'enjoyable' tenure

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - DECEMBER 11: Ferencvaros Head Coach Robbie Keane during a UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Ferencvaros and Rangers at the Groupama Arena, on December 11, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Grou
The former Ireland captain enjoyed success with the Budapest club

Robbie Keane has confirmed his exit as manager of Hungarian side Ferencvaros.

On Friday, reports had suggested that the Republic of Ireland record goalscorer would tender his resignation after almost a year and a half in charge, with speculation linking him to Celtic.

The 45-year-old Dubliner has had a successful tenure as manager of Hungary's most successful club.

Last season he led the Budapest giants to the league title, while this season they finished runners-up in the top flight but triumphed in the cup final.

On Saturday, Keane announed his departure in a social media post.

"After an incredibly enjoyable and successful 16 months at Ferencvaros, I have made the difficult decision to bring my time at the football club to an end," he said.

He added: "After a great deal of thought and reflection, I believe now is the right time for me to move on. It is not a decision I have taken lightly."

Keane had previously won an Israeli league title as manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv during his one year in charge of the club.

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