Since last summer, Ibrahima Konaté’s future at Liverpool has looked like a roller coaster. Then announced in the direction of Real Madrid, the Frenchman finally chose to continue for an additional season with the Reds in order to honor his contract which runs until June 30.
Mid-April, The Athletic explained that negotiations between the defender and his management for an extension had stalled due to salary demands considered too high. While the Daily Mail affirmed for his part that the Mersey club were finally open to the idea of offering a significant salary to the 26-year-old player, believing that it is logical to pay his elements accordingly.“elite”. An agreement had even been reached according to the tabloid.
This Friday morning, everything is turned upside down after the latest revelations from England. To believe Sky Sportsvery reliable media in the United Kingdom, Ibrahima Konaté has still not managed to reach an agreement with Liverpool, one month before the end of his contract.
Ibrahima Konaté on leaving Liverpool
In the absence of an agreement, the Frenchman is heading more towards a free departure – five years after being recruited for 40 million euros from RB Leipzig – than towards an extension. This turnaround obviously does not help the management of the Reds, but could benefit other European leaders.
For the moment, several teams have shown an interest in the central defender, including Real Madrid, but also Bayern Munich and Chelsea. The question of his future should be resolved after the 2026 World Cup.
