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Konate leaving Liverpool after failing to agree new deal

Updated / Friday, 29 May 2026 10:31

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Ibrahima Konate is to leave Liverpool

Ibrahima Konate is to leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new deal.

A month ago the centre-back confidently announced after the Merseyside derby win at Everton that a resolution was imminent.

However, the Press Association understands the club were unable to come to terms on the financial aspects and as a result the defender will leave Anfield next month after a five-year stay.

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