Konaté's renewal with Liverpool stagnates: Is he going to Madrid?

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Ibrahima Konaté is going through a key moment in his career. The French center-back of Liverpool could be experiencing his last months at Anfield, as negotiations to renew his contract are at a complete standstill.

His departure as a free agent is starting to seem like a real possibility, and Real Madrid has already shown a strong interest in signing him.

Liverpool wants to renew Konaté's contract

Liverpool signed Konaté in 2021 for around £35 million from RB Leipzig. Since then, he has become a defensive pillar alongside Virgil van Dijk, establishing himself as one of the most reliable defenders in the Premier League. However, his contract is expiring soon and talks to extend it are not progressing.

🚨🆕 #Liverpool 🇫🇷
Liverpool and Ibrahima Konaté are stuck in contract talks.

🔹The 26-year-old centre-back wants a deal that matches his status as a key starter.

❌No breakthrough yet. https://t.co/X8fyXHqOHN pic.twitter.com/cNBTwAXyAi

— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) October 6, 2025

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, negotiations between the player and the board "have been stalled" for weeks. The club fears a situation like Trent Alexander-Arnold's, who left as a free agent last summer. Losing another key player without financial compensation would be a devastating blow for the 'Reds'.

Real Madrid eyes the situation

Real Madrid has been closely monitoring Konaté's contract situation. The white club's board sees him as an ideal market opportunity, especially if the player ends up becoming a free agent in 2026. According to reports from Football España, the Frenchman has turned down Liverpool's recent offers and would be willing to listen to offers from the Madrid team.

Florentino Pérez and Xabi Alonso, the current Real Madrid coach, value his versatility, leadership, and international experience. Furthermore, his arrival would align with the club's recent policy of incorporating young or established players without paying million-dollar transfer fees, as seen with recent signings of free agents.

January sale or free departure?

Liverpool may be forced to make a decision in the upcoming transfer window. If they can't convince the player, selling him in January would prevent him from leaving for free. However, Arne Slot would prefer to maintain defensive stability during the season before parting ways with such an important player.

Meanwhile, Konaté's camp remains silent. There are no public statements, but close sources assure that the player wants to compete for titles and feel valued. If Real Madrid presents a compelling offer, the white team's project could be decisive.

A difficult pillar to replace

Konaté has been crucial in Liverpool's recent successes, combining physical power, speed, and aerial game security. His absence would be hard to fill, and in today's market, defenders of his caliber and experience are not plentiful. The English club, aware of this, is making a final effort to secure his renewal.

On the other hand, Real Madrid continues to analyze options to strengthen their defense, particularly given Nacho Fernández's experience and uncertainties regarding Éder Militão's future. Signing a player like Konaté without a transfer fee would be a strategic move for the white club.

In conclusion, Ibrahima Konaté finds himself at the center of a power struggle between Liverpool and Real Madrid. If negotiations do not change course, the Frenchman could become one of the main figures in the 2026 transfer market, and his signing would be another display of authority by the Spanish club in Europe.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La renovación de Konaté con el Liverpool se estanca: ¿Se va a Madrid?