Second Sky SportsThe French central defender is open to wear the white shirt of “White” Once his current contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the 2025 season.
According to reports, the 26 -year -old’s position shaken Anfield’s internal stability, since the interviews of extension of the contract between the two sides have done few or no progress.
Sources close to negotiations suggest that Konate is dissatisfied with the terms proposed by Liverpool, which strongly emphasize performance -based bonuses rather than a high basic salary.
It is believed that the player, now at the height of his form, is looking for compensation that reflects his role as a key defensive pillar.
🚨 Ibrahima Konaté has now rejected two offers for the renewal of the contract from Liverpool! 🔴❌
His current agreement runs out next summer.
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With only one year left on his agreement, Liverpool faces a difficult choice: to improve their offer or risk losing the defender at all next summer.
Alternatively, the club could choose to sell Konate in the current transfer window to avoid a repetition of the past scenarios in which the players have moved away for free.
If Konate completes the move, he would join a growing list of high -profile players real Madrid He secured without transfer commissions.
The club previously landed the stars like David praises, Antonio Rudigerand more recently Kylian mbappé in similar circumstances.
Real Madrid is also said to have purchased Trent Alexander-Arnold Before after the Liverpool full -back, he refused an extension of the contract, further illustrating the aggressive and strategic use of the Spanish giant of the free agents market.
The Reds are now under pressure to make a decisive move.
Whether they present a more attractive package to keep Konate or choose to collect this summer, Liverpool has to act quickly.
In the meantime, Real Madrid remains patient, potentially observing another economic addition to their world -class list.
While the saga takes place, fans of both clubs await official developments, but for now the signs indicate Ibrahima Konate Being the next high profile name to exchange Anfield with Santiago Bernabéu.
