Ibrahima Konaté has a verbal agreement to defend Real Madrid. The French defender has reached an understanding with the Spanish club on a four-year contract, according to a report published on Tuesday. The agreement depends on Florentino Pérez’s victory in the Real Madrid presidential election, scheduled for next weekend. The agreement includes an option to extend for another season.
The deal has not yet been signed. Trata is, for now, a verbal agreement between the parties. Konaté should become a merengue player as soon as Pérez is re-elected.
Acordo verbal depends on electoral result
The understanding occurred in the last few days. Florentino Pérez dealt directly with the player’s staff. José Mourinho, Real Madrid’s technician, was informed and gave a positive signal for the hiring. The objective is to increase the depth of the squad in defense.
The presidential election represents a delicate moment for the club. Pérez faces opposition. Só after confirming the result, the agreement must evolve into the formal signing of the contract. Até there, Konaté remains linked to Liverpool.
Saída of Liverpool is already defined
Liverpool recently confirmed that Konaté will not remain at the club. The defender’s contract ends at the end of June. Ele leaves Anfield as a free agent after five seasons.
- Chegou to Liverpool in 2021 for around £36 million
- Atuou in 183 official games
- Conquistou to Premier League, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups and Community Shield
- Enfrentou injuries and difficult personal moments
- Sai for new project at Espanha
The English management wished the athlete good luck. The club must look for reinforcements to replace the defense.
Defensive Necessidade motivates Real Madrid
Real Madrid looks for options for the defensive sector. The current season has exposed weaknesses in the defense line. Konaté, 27 years old, was seen as a solution to provide more physical strength and presence in the area.
The Frenchman’s recent performance has had fluctuations. Ainda therefore, the technical staff approves the profile. Antonio Rüdiger continues without a defined renewal, which reinforces the search for alternatives.
Detalhes of the deal and next steps
The verbal agreement provides for four years of the initial contract. Há clause for extension for another year. Salary values remain in line with the main cast’s payroll. Konaté rejected other offers, including from Saudi football, to prioritize Real Madrid.
The Spanish club could look for another name in defense this summer. The agreement with Konaté should be made official soon after the election. Exames doctors are expected in the days following signing.
Trajetória from Konaté to Europa
Nascido in 1999, the defender started his career with Sochaux, from França. Passou by RB Leipzig before reaching Inglaterra. Pela French national team, has regular call-ups.
No Liverpool, experienced ups and downs. Destacou stood out for its intensity, but injuries limited the sequence in some periods. The Real Madrid fans are already showing curiosity about their possible arrival. The outcome should be defined in the next few days.