Ibrahima Konate now has less than five months remaining on his contract at Liverpool, but the club have not given up hope of an extension for two reasons.
Konate has returned from his compassionate leave in outstanding form, following up his tour de force in the 4-1 win over Newcastle with another strong showing in Wednesday’s 1-0 win at Sunderland.
It serves as a reminder of the quality of Liverpool’s No. 5, who by Arne Slot‘s own admission has struggled for consistency throughout the campaign so far.
That this could be his final season at Anfield remains a looming cloud, with no breakthrough as of yet in ongoing talks between the club and Konate’s camp.
Ibrahima Konate Contract Details
Wages ~ £150,000 a week
Expiry Date June 30, 2026
Extension Status Talks ongoing
Clubs Linked Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain
However The Athletic‘s James Pearce reports that Liverpool are still hopeful of reaching an agreement with the Frenchman before his terms expire on June 30, 2026.
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 30, 2025: Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk (L) and Ibrahima Konaté applaud the supporters after the FA Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Liverpool FC at the London Stadium. Liverpool won 2-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Sources point to the late agreements with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah last season, with both players signing fresh deals in April – two months before their previous contracts expired.
Furthermore there is no indication that Konate is even close to agreeing a move elsewhere, particularly as Real Madrid have already informed Liverpool they have no interest in a free transfer.
However it is noted that, unlike Van Dijk and Salah, the 26-year-old has not publicly expressed his desire to stay and finds himself in a more lucrative position in negotiating a possible move elsewhere.
If Konate were to join another club when his deal at Liverpool expires it would almost certainly be more financially beneficial than if he were to sign an extension.
Manchester City's Marc Guehi during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday January 24, 2026.
That is one of the main reasons why the Reds pulled out of the running for Marc Guehi last month as, into the final months of his deal at Crystal Palace, the package would have included those enhanced personal terms plus a significant transfer fee.
The failure to sign Guehi last summer only magnifies Liverpool’s need to resolve Konate’s future, regardless of their £60 million agreement to sign countryman Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes in the summer.
With Giovanni Leoni currently sidelined with a long-term ACL injury and Joe Gomez in and out with fitness issues while also being required at right-back, Slot’s only consistent centre-back options are Van Dijk and Konate.
Seeing Konate leave, even with Jacquet arriving, would be a big blow to Liverpool and the hope will be that he stays as a long-term starter while the next generation settle in.
FAQ: Ibrahima Konate Contract Latest
When does Ibrahima Konate‘s current contract expire?
Konate’s deal is set to expire on 30 June 2026. This means he is currently in the final months of his contract and has been eligible to discuss a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs since January 1.
What has Arne Slot said about the negotiations?
The head coach confirmed earlier this month that Liverpool and the Frenchman are “still in talks.” Slot has remained tight-lipped on the details, stating that these conversations “stay private” until there is official news to share with the fans.
Where do Liverpool stand on a potential renewal?
The club remains hopeful of reaching an agreement for two key reasons. Firstly, they point to Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, who both signed extensions as late as April last year. Secondly, there is currently no indication that Konate is close to a move elsewhere.
Is there interest from other clubs?
Real Madrid and PSG have been heavily linked throughout the season, though recent reports from The Athletic suggest the Spanish giants are not currently interested. However, his availability on a potential free transfer continues to make him a primary target for Europe’s elite.