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Ibrahima Konate, one of Liverpool’s most trusted defenders, is now reportedly set to leave the club at the end of his current deal in 2026.

Konate has not agreed to a new contract.

The French international is reportedly planning to see out the rest of his time at the club before exploring new options in Europe.

That’s a worry for Liverpool fans still recovering from the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid.

Now, another defensive pillar could be packing his bags, and this time, the exit might be completely free.

The 26-year-old joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021.

He played a big part in Liverpool’s 2025 Premier League title run and has become a regular in the French national team.

But now, all signs point to the end of the road.

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Ibrahima Konate current salary

Liverpool were late to open serious talks.

The club focused on renewing Mohamed Salah and van Dijk first.

It didn’t help that he saw teammates getting better deals.

According to sources, Konate prefers a move to Real Madrid.