Xabi Alonso's great wish: his dream signing to strengthen Real Madrid

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Real Madrid keeps alive the hope of incorporating Real Madrid Ibrahima Konaté, the center-back from Liverpool whose contract expires in June 2026. The operation would be planned at no cost next summer, but the English club refuses to let him go now.

From the Real Madrid dressing room, Konaté is seen as a key element for the next season, a young defender with experience and European class that would fit well with the club's philosophy.

Real Madrid and the struggle with Liverpool for Konaté

Despite Real Madrid's interest, Liverpool remains firm: they will not transfer Konaté in January even knowing he could leave for free in the summer. The Reds believe their defense would suffer too much without him, especially in a demanding season. However, conversations with the player's entourage suggest that Konaté does not plan to renew and will keep the door open for Real Madrid.

The player's contract expires in June 2026, making him a natural target for the white club if negotiations with Liverpool continue to stall.

Xabi Alonso's commitment to reinforce the center of defense

For Xabi Alonso, Konaté's arrival would represent a guarantee renewal in Real Madrid's defense. He wants a young center-back with speed, good aerial play, and the potential to lead at the elite level. The Madrid coach is confident that this profile will significantly improve the backline.

The club believes that his signing will not only be sporting but also symbolic: strengthening the spine with an emerging name in the European scene.

Risks and strategy: wait or act in winter?

Real Madrid's alternative is to make an offer in January, pressuring Liverpool to release Konaté. However, this move carries risks: it could lead to a contract dispute or lose credibility if Liverpool remains closed off. For now, the white club is cautiously assessing its options, knowing it could wait until summer and secure his signing without transfer fees. This scenario would be ideal economically, though less immediate in terms of reinforcement.

Moreover, Konaté's rejection of renewal offers strengthens his position against Liverpool.

While Liverpool aims to keep him with a final offer, many sources claim that the agreement has not yet materialized.

Advantages of the signing and its implications

With Konaté in their squad, Real Madrid adds a defender who combines speed, physicality, and potential. This reinforcement would ease the pressure on current center-backs and allow for greater tactical flexibility. The club would also gain a resource for rotations in La Liga and the Champions League.

For the player, the operation means taking on a leading role: arriving as a defensive figure at one of the most demanding clubs in the world.

If Real Madrid manages to convince in the coming months, Konaté's signing could be one of the most significant moves of the season. It would be a bet on the future and a message of defensive ambition. In the summer ahead, the whites could see Xabi Alonso's dream come true by bringing in their desired center-back: Real Madrid does not give up.

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