Ibrahima Konate may be looking to extend his stay at Liverpool (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images).
Liverpool is currently engaged in negotiations with Ibrahima Konate regarding a potential new contract.
Discussions are taking place with the French defender, but no agreements have been finalized at this stage.
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Recently, Real Madrid has communicated to Liverpool that they will not be pursuing a deal for Ibrahima Konate, as confirmed a few months ago.
Nevertheless, Real Madrid is monitoring centre-back options closely, given that David Alaba is anticipated to leave the team this summer, creating a need for additional defenders.
Ibrahima Konate Interested in Staying with Liverpool; No Progress with Real Madrid
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Ibrahima Konate is “interested” in remaining at Liverpool as negotiations for a new deal continue.
Real Madrid has made it clear to Liverpool that they are NOT pursuing Konate, according to @FabrizioRomano on @caughtoffside.
— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) April 3, 2026
As of now, there has been no substantial development regarding a potential transfer to Real Madrid. Conversations with Liverpool are active, and both parties hope to reach a financial agreement soon.
Konate is open to the idea of staying with Liverpool, yet it is crucial for him to secure a favorable contract that aligns with his career goals. Further discussions are expected this April to arrive at a conclusive decision about Konate’s future.
Ibrahima Konate Transfer Timeline
- February 13th – Arne Slot stated at a press conference that Liverpool is still in talks with Konate and expressed hope for his continued presence at the club.
- April 2nd – A source from within the dressing room indicated that the likelihood of Konate remaining at Liverpool is higher than that of him departing, according to the Athletic.
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