Konaté already has a closed agreement with Real Madrid

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Real Madrid is facing the last few months before the next season with a clear objective in defense: Ibrahima Konaté.

The French center-back from Liverpool, 26 years old, is out of contract in June 2026, and his name has been one of the most talked about in Real Madrid's offices during the last transfer windows. Although the English club has tried several times to renew his contract, Konaté's response has always been negative, opening the door to his free departure next summer.

Real Madrid's interest in Konaté is no secret. For months, white emissaries have been in contact with his circle, assessing the feasibility of an operation that would materialize without a transfer fee due to the imminent expiration of his contract. The player, aware of the situation, has shown calmness and a sense of humor in recent interviews, even joking about the pressure Kylian Mbappé could exert to convince him to sign for the club.

Real Madrid remains determined: Konaté is their main objective

During the last summer transfer window, Real Madrid officially closed the signing of Álvaro Carreras and, from there, considered various alternatives while awaiting the development of players who could strengthen the team in the upcoming season. Konaté has always been a priority, along with other targets like William Saliba, the French center-back from Arsenal whose contract expires in 2027. However, Konaté's advantage is that he could arrive for free, which further piques the interest of the white club.

From Anfield, Liverpool practically assumes Konaté's departure. To minimize the impact of his potential exit, the English club has reinforced the defense with new additions, aware of the importance the Frenchman has had in Arne Slot's plans. Nevertheless, the feeling among Liverpool's leaders is that retaining him until the end of his contract will be very difficult, reinforcing the idea that his destination is Real Madrid, as reported by MARCA.

The negotiation process is in the hands of the player himself, who remains firm in his decision to explore a new challenge in LaLiga. Konaté has closely followed similar cases, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold's, who chose to leave Liverpool at a crucial moment to join another club, and knows that Real Madrid could offer him a unique opportunity for professional and sporting growth.

Although there's always the doubt that a player may change his mind, the contacts maintained with his circle have shown no signs that Konaté will backtrack. The Madridista fans are closely monitoring the progress of this operation, which could become one of the most important moves in the upcoming transfer window.

In summary, the next season could mark a before and after for Real Madrid's defense. Ibrahima Konaté is very close to joining the white club for free, strengthening the center of defense with experience, youth, and potential. Everything indicates that, barring an unexpected turn, his signing will be one of the most anticipated transfers by fans, thus completing an important chapter in the team's defensive planning for the coming years.

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