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Ibrahima Konaté has taken the initiative and offered himself to Real Madrid to arrive as a free agent in the summer of 2026, when his contract with Liverpool expires. The French center-back, a key figure in the Reds' defense in recent years, seems determined to close his chapter at Anfield after five seasons and has already started to make moves towards his next destination, with the white club being his priority.
Liverpool, aware of the possibility of losing a player of that caliber without receiving financial compensation, tried at one point to start negotiations to extend the contract. However, discussions did not progress, and everything indicates that the defender's departure is a matter of time. The recent memory of the Alexander-Arnold case, with a similar contractual situation, has raised alarms in Merseyside.
Ibrahima Konaté offers himself to Real Madrid for 2026
Konaté, Premier League champion in 2025 and with an increasingly prominent role in the French national team, has already been linked to several European giants. In addition to Real Madrid's interest, which tops the list, FC Barcelona and PSG are also in the mix. However, the 25-year-old defender, born in Paris, has shown more willingness towards a future in the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid is closely monitoring the central defenders' market, aiming to renovate its defense in the medium term. The opportunity to add a player of Konaté's caliber without a transfer fee represents a strategic chance. If successful, the white team would acquire one of the most sought-after center-backs in the European scene without having to pay a hefty sum, as they have already done with other free signings in the past.
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