Ibrahima Konate has been heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool, with the France international's contract set to expire at the end of the season and Real Madrid hovering
Theo Squires and Neil Docking
17:38, 15 Nov 2025
Ibrahima Konate speaking ahead of Azerbaijan vs France
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Ibrahima Konate speaking ahead of Azerbaijan vs France(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Ibrahima Konate has hinted a decision regarding his future is imminent, while also dismissing rumours of a new contract offer from Liverpool.
The French international's current contract is set to expire at the end of this season. The defender disclosed in January that he had received a new contract proposal from the Reds, but was far from putting pen to paper.
After hoisting the Premier League trophy in May, the centre-back labelled social media chatter about his contract talks as "completely fake" and revealed his agent had engaged in fresh discussions with the club the previous week.
Fast forward six months, and the 26-year-old is still yet to ink a new deal, with his erratic form for the Reds only heightening speculation about his private plans.
With links to heavyweights like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, he will be eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January 1.
Ibrahima Konate performances for Liverpool this season have been hugely inconsistent
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Ibrahima Konate performances for Liverpool this season have been hugely inconsistent
However, Konate remains optimistic that his future will be sorted out soon, as he once again dismissed speculation surrounding his contract negotiations with Liverpool, reports the Liverpool Echo.
"I've seen a lot of things in the press recently, like Liverpool have made me a new offer," he stated. "I don't know where that's coming from.
"My agents are continuing discussions with Liverpool. I hope my decision will be made very soon so I can announce it."
In other news, Konate expressed his joy for fellow Reds player Hugo Ekitike, who netted his first goal for France in their 4-0 triumph over Ukraine.
"At Liverpool, there's a different intensity compared to the Bundesliga," he said at a pre-match press conference ahead of France's final World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. "Everyone experienced that.
"I challenged him when he arrived. After training, he was a bit tired. He didn't want to go to the gym at first, so I looked him in the eyes for five seconds and said, 'Do you want to play for the French national team?'".
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"I left the room, and when I came back, he was in the gym. He works hard every day. He's really stepped up in that regard. I think he turned a corner because of that.
He made a strong case for himself in France's last match. I was extremely happy for him [after his goal against Ukraine], because he was heavily criticised before, especially during his time at PSG. He had some difficult times but he's on the right track."