While Real Madrid continues its ambitious renewal project, a name insistently comes back behind the scenes of the club: Ibrahima Konaté. The French central defender of Liverpool is closely monitored by the White House, who keeps a particularly interested eye on the evolution of his contractual situation, ready to seize the slightest opportunity.
A strategic file for Real
According to the Spanish daily
MarcaReal Madrid is very seriously planning to offer a pre -contract to Konaté in January, taking advantage of the player's entry in the last six months of his commitment with the Reds. The strategy would be identical to that which allowed the Merengue to attract Trent Alexander-Arnold, free, coming from the same English club. The idea would be to renew an aging defense, in particular by aligning these two former residents of Anfield, to strengthen a sector in full reconstruction.
The player's situation, however, remains unclear. Despite the rumors that have agitated the media in recent months, Konaté himself has wanted to clarify recently: “Everything you have seen on social networks is false. I never asked for something exorbitant at the club. I simply answered their proposal, nothing more. ” A declaration which confirms that negotiations stagnate, leaving doubt about its future.
Will Konaté follow the steps of Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool in difficulty on the file
On the side of Liverpool, the concern is palpable. Arne Slot is a great deal on his French defender, but the discussions to extend his contract seem to be in a standstill. “I was never close to prolonging”, Even specified Konaté, voluntarily maintaining the suspense on his future. A boon for Real Madrid, who thus sees an obvious shooting window to convince the French to join his many compatriots in the Spanish capital.
Madrid leaders, and in particular Xabi Alonso, a new Real coach, have already started to lay the groundwork for their new team, with promising recruits like Dean Huijsen. In this context, the arrival of a profile like that of Konaté would be perfect for ensuring both physical power and defensive serenity. At 27, the Frenchman embodies exactly the type of player capable of ensuring a fluid transition between defense veterans and the new generation.
