Ibrahima Konate will reinforce Real Madrid. The 27-year-old French defender signed a four-year contract with the Spanish club and will be linked until 2030. The information was confirmed by a source close to the negotiations this Monday. The official announcement should take place this Tuesday.
The defender leaves Liverpool after five seasons. He arrived at the English club in 2021 and played 183 games with the red shirt.
Konate arrives as a free agent at the Bernabéu
The transfer takes place without transfer costs. Konate’s contract with Liverpool came to an end in June. He had already reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid, pending the re-election of Florentino Perez as club president.
The defender joins a defensive line that will feature teammates from the French national team. Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga already play for Real Madrid. The arrival strengthens the sector for the next season.
Career of the French defender
Konate started his career at Sochaux. He then played for RB Leipzig, in Germany, before moving to Liverpool. He won the FA Cup in his first season under Jurgen Klopp. They also lifted the League Cup, but lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid.
- Played 183 games for Liverpool
- Won FA Cup and League Cup
- Reached the Champions League final
- Accumulates 28 games for the French national team
- Called up by Didier Deschamps for the World Cup
The English club’s recent performance has gone through ups and downs. Under Arne Slot, Liverpool won the Premier League title last season. This year the team faced difficulties and secured a place in the Champions League only in the last round.
Reinforcement for the merengue defense
The hiring meets Florentino Perez’s plan. The re-elected president appointed Konate as the first hire of the new management. The defender is expected to perform after the World Cup, which will be held in North America.
Konate has experience in major competitions. He is looking for a starting position in France’s defense. The team faces Northern Ireland in a friendly match this Monday night, in Lille.
Agreement details and next steps
The contract runs until 2030. Real Madrid reinforces the squad with a 1.92m player known for his physical strength and ball release. It will be the fourth club in his professional career.
Liverpool are now planning replacements in defense. Konate’s departure opens up space for new investments in defense.