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Ibrahima Konate left Liverpool on a free transfer this summer after failing to agree on new terms with the club.
He joined Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson out the exit door, setting the Reds up for a major re-shuffle this summer.
Despite Los Blancos seemingly ending their interest in Ibrahima Konate earlier this season, they have emerged from the shadows in typical Real Madrid fashion and have pounced on the opportunity to bring a former Liverpool player to Spain for absolutely nothing.
Ibrahima Konate will sign for Real Madrid, as announced by Fabrizio Romano and the figures behind the contract he will sign at Real Madrid result in an eye-watering sight.
The Liverpool defender is set for a significant pay rise once his move to the Spanish giants go through.
Konate’s future at Anfield had been the subject of growing speculation for months, with uncertainty surrounding his contract continuing to grab the attention of Europe’s elite.
Bayern Munich and Chelsea also took note, but Real Madrid have won the race as the 27-year-old follows i Trent Alexander-Arnold’s footsteps.
According to ElDesmarque, Real Madrid have agreed a four-year contract with Konate that would keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2030.
The deal is said to be worth 12million euros per season, with equates to approximately 24 million euros gross annually.
In addition to his salary, the Spanish side are reportedly prepared to hand the former Liverpool defender a substantial signing-on bonus worth 20million euros as part of the agreement.
The figures underline just how highly Real Madrid rate Ibrahima Konate, with the defender establishing himself as one of Liverpool’s mst consistent performers since his move to Merseyside in 2021.
Their bonus scheme is something that will no doubt have pulled Ibrahima Konate in, with it being widely documented that negotations with Liverpool broke down due to the difference in bonus expectations.
For the La Liga side, the deal represents another major statement of intent as they continue to strengthen their squad with elite level talent.