We have been waiting for weeks to learn what Ibrahima Konate will do when his Liverpool contract expires — the latest reports offer little encouragement.
Liverpool’s summer rebuild could become much more difficult if reports from Germany are to be believed.
It was thought that Real Madrid lost interest in Konate, yet multiple sources now claim they are still considering the soon-to-be free agent.
As for Konate, he’s thought to be very open to the idea, so much so that he has all but checked out at Liverpool.
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Ibrahima Konate allegedly finished with his time at Liverpool
The contradictory reports around Madrid’s desire to sign the Frenchman are one thing, but this fresh claim from BILD about the player’s current mindset is the real scoop here.
The German outlet claims Konate has ‘mentally closed the book’ on his time at Anfield. Their sources identify the Bernabeu as the likely destination for the 26-year-old.
It’s a hammer blow for Liverpool, who already have so much work to do when the window opens.
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid holds off Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Anfield.
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To lose their starting centre-back without receiving a penny in return would mark a disappointing handling of yet another expiring contract — after the Trent debacle last summer.
If this is truly how Konate feels, it’s hard to imagine Madrid don’t pull the trigger. Even if they were to sell him the following January, it’s pure profit.
Just another star player choosing sunny Spain over the gruelling life of a Premier League footballer.
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