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Ibrahima Konate finds himself in a precarious contractual position at Liverpool, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Negotiations between the club and Konate’s representatives have stalled considerably, with reports suggesting the defender has already rejected Liverpool’s initial contract proposals.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are monitoring the situation closely, with both clubs interested in securing him on a free transfer when his contract expires.
Stalled talks over an extension have fueled speculation that he’ll walk away to join Real Madrid for nothing when his deal expires in June 2026.
Liverpool’s hierarchy now face a dilemma: stump up a significant wage hike to tie Konate down, or risk losing one of Europe’s top defenders without receiving a transfer fee.
As contract talks stall, the Spanish giants’ opportunity to land him for free grows ever more realistic.
However, there has been some positive news for the Anfield club coming from Spain this week.
However, L’Equipe (via GFFN) has now reported that Liverpool “remain confident” in securing his future at Anfield.
The French newspaper revealed that Konate has recently received a new contract proposal in the last days, with the Merseyside giants convinced that Konate will soon accept.
Despite a mixed start to the campaign and ongoing interest from Real Madrid, Liverpool’s leadership are committed to doing “what is necessary” to secure Ibrahima Konate’s future at Anfield—mirroring the approach they took with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah’s contract renewals last season.
With his contract expiring in 2026, Liverpool cannot afford to allow this matter to drift indefinitely—the club’s experience with Alexander-Arnold’s departure earlier this year serves as a stark reminder.
The club’s hierarchy has demonstrated their resolve to keep their best players, but only when both parties are willing to meet halfway on financial terms.
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