'Let me clarify': Fabrizio Romano explains why £35m player's Liverpool future hasn't been decided yet

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Ibrahima Konate remains on course to leave Liverpool as a free agent at the end of June 2026.An update last week suggested that Konate’s contract talks with the Reds were advancing as we head towards the end of the season.However, a deal is still not over the line, with some small clauses still needing to be agreed upon before the contract will be made official. No Rio… Is this the strongest XI Slot can put out? 🤔 Liverpool vs PSG predicted XI Ibrahima Konate contract clauses still need to be agreedFabrizio Romano provided the update on his official YouTube channel this week, saying that the deal remains in an advanced stage but is not over the line yet.He said: “Why the new contract is not official yet?

Last week I told you guys that the deal is advancing to the final stages between Ibrahima Konate and Liverpool but it’s not done yet.“Done means agreed, signed, approved by lawyers on club and player side, and that’s not the case yet. But there are some small details, but still important to clarify between Konate and Liverpool.“And those details are regarding some clauses into the contract.

I’m talking about specific clauses that they are discussing Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate. So the guaranteed salary is almost okay but there are some clauses to clarify.“That’s why the new contract is still not green light signed tomorrow.