Based on switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano on his official X deal with, Ibrahima Konaté is in superior negotiations with Actual Madrid over a transfer to the Santiago Bernabéu when his contract with Liverpool FC expires on the finish of June.
Romano posted:
🚨💣 BREAKING: Actual Madrid have verbal settlement in place with Ibrahima Konaté! 4 yr deal to be signed, relying on if/when Florentino Pérez is re-elected. Right here we go, anticipated proper after. 🔜 Konaté put Saudi bids on maintain for Actual Madrid, as @marcosbenito9 reported.
Liverpool confirmed on Sunday that the France worldwide will go away the membership upon the expiration of his present deal. Discussions over a contract extension had taken place, however the two events had been unable to succeed in an settlement concerning wage expectations and the participant’s valuation.
Konaté departs Anfield after a profitable four-year spell, having made 183 appearances and received the Premier League, FA Cup and two League Cups following his £35 million transfer from RB Leipzig in 2021.
Softfootball understands that Ought to the switch be accomplished, Konaté would change into the second Liverpool participant in successive summers to hitch Actual Madrid on a free switch, following the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The event comes at a time of great change for Liverpool, with Andoni Iraola anticipated to be unveiled because the membership’s new head coach after agreeing phrases with the Reds following his spectacular spell at AFC Bournemouth.
Konaté’s potential arrival would additional strengthen a Actual Madrid squad that continues to focus on elite expertise because it prepares for one more period of home and European competitors.
