For several months, Paris Saint-Germain supporters have scanned the slightest rumor concerning the strengthening of their rearguard, hoping for the arrival of a new Taulier in central defense. The name of Ibrahima Konaté, regularly quoted in the corridors of the Parc des Princes, has raised many Parisian fans. Should we see in the tensions which today oppose the French defender to Liverpool the sign of a programmed divorce and a dream opportunity for PSG? The temptation to link this clash to a possible arrival in the capital exists, but reality is, as often, more nuanced …
Konaté, a file that makes Anfield tremble
In truth, the standoff between Konaté and Liverpool has nothing to do with an aborted transfer to Paris. According to information from Guardianit is above all the contractual question that tenses the relationships between the player and the leaders of the Reds. Between the last year of his contract, the 26 -year -old defender was particularly disappointed with the extension of extension submitted by Liverpool. The proposed emoluments, indexed to performance objectives, are deemed insufficient by the entourage of Konaté, who hoped for a clear salary revaluation, like what Mohamed Salah or Virgil Van Dijk recently obtained.
The concern grows on the side of the Mersey, where we now fear a free departure from French, like that of Trent Alexander-Arnold who left for free at Real Madrid. With the uncertain future of Quansah and Gomez, Liverpool cannot afford a new hemorrhage in central defense. The management, embodied by the sports director Richard Hughes, however camps on his positions: no question of overpaying, even for a pillar as precious as Konaté.
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This firmness is part of a historic wage policy of the club, less generous than that of several European cadors. A choice that can turn against the Reds, while clubs like Real Madrid or other continental giants would not hesitate to take advantage of a boon on the transfer market. The situation of Konaté, closely monitored by agents and competitors, recalls that modern football does not forgive contractual hesitations.
Despite the showdown, the door remains open to an agreement, but every passing day brings Konaté closer to contractual freedom. And if PSG now seems to have other priorities, there is no doubt that a player in the caliber of Konaté will not lack suitors if Liverpool does not see his copy again. For the time being, fans of the Reds cross their fingers, aware that losing a new framework, without consideration, would be one more blow for a club already in full reconstruction.
