Ibrahima Konaté increasingly closer to signing for Real Madrid

With the possible arrival of Marc Guéhi at Liverpool, Real Madrid is getting closer to signing Konaté.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 17 Aug 2025 | 19.00
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Konaté celebrates his goal against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League.
Konaté celebrates his goal against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid continues to be attentive to the great talents of Europe and has set its sights on Ibrahima Konaté, a center-back from Liverpool, whose arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu could be finalized this season.

The potential signing of Marc Guéhi by Liverpool for 35 million pounds has paved the way for the Whites to seriously consider the opportunity to sign the French international, whose contract expires in June 2026.

Konaté, 26, has established himself as one of the most complete defenders in the Premier League. His ability to dominate in aerial play, quick ball recoveries, and composure in ball distribution make him an ideal profile for Real Madrid's defense, where Xabi Alonso and his technical team are looking to strengthen the central line with young but experienced players in high-level competitions.

The contractual situation of the French player gives Real Madrid an advantage. With one year remaining, Liverpool has asked for 40.5 million for Konaté, while Real Madrid would be willing to offer 25 million euros, as reported by OneFootball.

Furthermore, if an agreement is not reached during this summer, starting from January 1st, Konaté could sign a pre-contract and leave for free, a scenario that Real Madrid wants to avoid to ensure his incorporation as soon as possible.

Konaté's arrival would be a key signing for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid's sports management has analyzed all variables. Konaté represents a player who combines youth and potential, fitting into the club's philosophy of strengthening the squad with players who can provide immediate performance and also establish themselves in the club in the long term. For this reason, Real Madrid would be willing to offer up to 25 million euros, a figure considered reasonable as it guarantees the arrival of a quality center-back without waiting for his contract to expire.

The operation also has an important strategic background. Liverpool's interest in Marc Guéhi is due to Konaté not showing intention to renew his contract. By signing Guéhi, the Reds strengthen their defense while pressuring Konaté: losing prominence, Konaté might be forced to accept a transfer for a reasonable fee instead of leaving for free next summer. This situation makes this summer market the ideal moment for Real Madrid to secure a quality defensive reinforcement and plan ahead.

In recent years, Real Madrid has shown interest in players with similar characteristics: young defenders, fast, with great anticipation skills, accustomed to competing in demanding leagues. Konaté meets all these requirements and also brings experience in the UEFA Champions League, a key factor for a club aiming to consolidate its continental dominance.

On the other hand, Konaté wants to sign for Real Madrid. The opportunity to play for one of the world's biggest teams, with chances to compete for titles in Spain and Europe, is a compelling argument to decide on changing clubs this season. Moreover, the prospect of regular playing time and being a starter in the defensive line enhances his appeal.

Konaté kissing the Premier League trophy

Real Madrid wants to secure Konaté's arrival as soon as possible, considering him a crucial player for the 2025-26 season. They believe that an offer of 25 million euros to Liverpool will be enough to convince the club to accept the transfer since from the beginning the player wanted to move to Real Madrid and thus has not wanted to renew his contract. The Whites' intention is to close the deal before the situation drags on to winter when Konaté could sign a pre-contract with any club without Liverpool receiving any compensation.

The potential signing of Marc Guéhi by Liverpool has altered the Reds' scheme and created a perfect opportunity for Real Madrid. The club seeks to capitalize on the moment and finalize the arrival of Ibrahima Konaté, a young player with potential and experience in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

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