Ibrahima Konate’s future has been a frequently visited topic at Liverpool over the last few months.
The centre-back is entering the final year of his deal with the Anfield outfit, with no signs of a deal being reached in the near future.
Konate opened up about his contract and said things were progressing well, but since then, something seems to have changed.
Reports surfaced yesterday that stated Konate was disappointed with Liverpool’s latest contract offer, with the Frenchman even going as far as rejecting their proposal.
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool celebrates the teams victory and confirmation of winning the Premier League title after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield
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This has, once again, cast doubts over what’s set to come ahead.
Paris Saint-Germain are willing to wait a year for Ibrahima Konate
When a player of Konate’s calibre comes onto the market, every big club in football is linked with an interest.
And, the fact that he could be available on a free transfer next season means that numerous different teams will be interested in acquiring his services.
And, according to a report from Sports Zone via X, it seems like Luis Enrique’s men are willing to play the long game.
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“Status quo on the Ibrahima Konaté file: Paris knows that time is on its side,” they wrote.
“Paris dreams of a defensive sector with 3 top-level players with Pacho, Zabarnyi, and Ibou Konaté.
“Waiting a year to see the plan take shape doesn’t bother Paris.”
Statuquo sur le dossier Ibrahima Konaté : Paris sait que le temps joue en sa faveur.
Paris rêve d’un secteur défensif avec 3 joueurs de très haut niveau avec Pacho, Zabarnyi et Ibou Konaté.
Attendre un an pour voir la chose prendre forme ne dérange pas Paris. https://t.co/O3hIaREBR6
— SPORTS ZONE (@SportsZone__) June 23, 2025
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Liverpool cannot let Ibrahima Konate exit Anfield for free next summer
Liverpool have already had a massive free agent saga with Trent Alexander-Arnold this season, with the right-back choosing to make the switch to Real Madrid.
Indeed, the Englishman did win everything possible with his boyhood club, but many expected the Liverpool academy graduate to at least get some sort of fee for his services.
Instead, he allowed his contract to run down, and although the Reds got a few million to allow Los Blancos to take him a month before his contract ended, it’s nothing compared to what they would have got if he had two or three years left on his deal.
Konate is on a similar level to Alexander-Arnold, and allowing a player of the Frenchman’s calibre to leave on a free transfer just a year after the right-back would be foolish.
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid C. F. reacts following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal
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Granted, Liverpool have been linked with the free transfer of Marc Guehi next summer, but with the number of teams interested in him, it feels unlikely that he’ll be a Crystal Palace player by the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
It’s anyone’s guess what Liverpool’s team will look like at the start of the 2025-26 season, but if they end it by allowing Konate to leave for free, it’ll be a massive mistake on their behalf.