The signing that Florentino Pérez has vetoed for Real Madrid

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Ibrahima Konaté has been one of the names that for months has been on the table at Real Madrid to strengthen its defense, but the decision has already been made in the Santiago Bernabéu offices. The French center will not be a priority for the next white project.

The club is already working on the squad planning led by Xabi Alonso, and within that process, the defensive line occupies a central place. The idea is to incorporate, at least, a top-level defender.

From the sports management, they consider that Konaté's recent performance does not meet the requirements to compete in LaLiga and at the highest level in Europe from day one.

Ibrahima Konaté loses ground on Real Madrid's agenda

The monitoring of Ibrahima Konaté is not new. Real Madrid has analyzed his evolution over several seasons, valuing his physique, power, and experience in European elite football with Liverpool.

However, as pointed out by DefensaCentral, the current season of the French defender has raised many doubts. His inconsistency has gone hand in hand with an unstable Liverpool, far from the defensive solidity demanded by the Bernabéu. Although his contract ends in June and he could negotiate freely, Real Madrid has not taken any steps to start formal discussions with the player or his entourage.

Florentino Pérez sets a clear line in defense

The decision to discard Ibrahima Konaté directly responds to the roadmap set by Florentino Pérez for the new cycle. The president wants reliable profiles, with immediate performance and less risk margin.

In the offices, they consider that the French center currently does not offer the necessary guarantees to lead a defense with high competitive demands in LaLiga and the Champions League. Moreover, Real Madrid is not willing to enter into salary auctions. Clubs like PSG could offer Konaté a higher contract, something that Real Madrid does not contemplate.

PSG and Liverpool keeping an eye on the Frenchman's future

While Real Madrid steps back from the race, Ibrahima Konaté keeps several options open. Liverpool continues to try to renew the player, albeit unsuccessfully so far. On the other hand, PSG is attentively monitoring his contractual situation. The Parisian club seeks to strengthen its defense and values the possibility of incorporating a French international with experience.

This scenario confirms that Real Madrid has chosen not to compete for the center-back, making it clear that their defensive strategy will take different paths.

New names to reinforce the white defense

With Konaté ruled out, Real Madrid continues to explore the market in search of a strong, quick, and authoritative center-back to adapt to the Bernabéu without a settling-in period.

Marc Guéhi, Nico Schlotterbeck, and young talents with room for growth appear as options more aligned with the current club strategy. The idea of Florentino Pérez is clear: rejuvenate the squad without losing competitiveness, avoiding signings that raise doubts from the start.

A comprehensive project beyond defense

The exclusion of Ibrahima Konaté is not an isolated case. It is part of a broader plan that also includes reinforcing the midfield with a creative profile. Real Madrid seeks an organizer to help cover the gap left by Kroos while adjusting each piece with surgical precision.

It is clear that Florentino wants a much stronger Real Madrid defense, and Konaté's season at Liverpool is one to forget, so he has asked the Madrid sports management to look for other options.

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