Real Madrid knows the price of Ibrahima Konaté

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25/04/26 16:00:00

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Real Madrid remains immersed in the planning of its squad with an eye on the future. Among the names on the agenda of Florentino Pérez and the sports management, the standout is Ibrahima Konaté, the current defender of Liverpool.

The French center-back is considered one of the great market opportunities, but the operation does not seem straightforward. Until recently, there was a possibility from the white club to bring forward his arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu, provided an economically reasonable agreement could be reached. However, the scenario has become complicated: Liverpool has decided to protect itself and not negotiate downwards with Madrid.

Liverpool asks for 55 million euros for Konaté

According to information from DefensaCentral, the Reds are willing to let Konaté go only for a specific figure: 55 million euros. This amount has surprised in Chamartín, as the defender is entering the last year of his contract and, as of January 1, will be able to freely commit to another club for the 2026/27 season.

Florentino Pérez's response was resolute. The white president has made it clear to his closest circle that paying such an amount for a player who will be free in just a few months is "unfeasible." Real Madrid is not willing to repeat high-risk operations when the market offers the possibility to wait and secure a signing at no cost.

Meanwhile, Liverpool maintains an inflexible stance. They prefer to risk losing the player for free rather than facilitating an immediate exit to a direct rival in the Champions League. The Anfield entity believes that Konaté can still play a crucial role in the Premier League and in Europe, even though his continuity is highly uncertain.

The 25-year-old French defender has already turned down several contract extension proposals from the English club. His determination is clear: to wear the Real Madrid shirt. As it has been revealed, the player has informed the white board that his commitment is to arrive freely next summer and honor his word.

The appeal of the merengue project is evident for Konaté. The chance to share a dressing room with compatriots like Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, or Ferland Mendy, in addition to other young talents, makes Madrid the ideal destination to continue his career. He also has the friendship of Trent Alexander-Arnold, which would facilitate his integration into the capital club.

Meanwhile, his performance on the field has started to generate debate. In recent weeks, several irregular performances have been viralized on social media. Clips of plays where the central defender was not as solid as usual have fueled speculations. Some believe his low level is due to already having his mind set on the Santiago Bernabéu; others think it is a way to pressure Liverpool to force his exit. There are also those who believe the pressure of being observed by the world's biggest club is taking its toll.

As of today, the operation is at a standstill. Real Madrid already knows the price Liverpool is asking for: 55 million. A figure they deem disproportionate for a player who will soon be able to negotiate freely. For now, they will remain patient in Chamartín, aware that time is on their side.

If his free arrival in the summer is confirmed, Madrid would repeat a similar strategic move to what they did with cases like David Alaba or Antonio Rüdiger. Konaté could become a key piece in the immediate future of the white defense, reinforcing a squad that continues to add young talent with great potential.

The tension will continue to rise as the market's deadline approaches. Liverpool faces the difficult decision of keeping a player who does not want to renew or accepting an offer that, for now, has not come from Madrid. On the other hand, Florentino Pérez remains steadfast: patience is his best ally.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Real Madrid ya conoce el precio de Ibrahima Konaté