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Liverpool have just been crowned Premier League champions.

Now, the focus is shifting to off-pitch matters, specifically contract renewals.

One name that stands out is Ibrahima Konate.

At 26, Konate is entering his prime.

He’s been a key part of Liverpool’s defence alongside Virgil van Dijk.

Fans know how vital he is to the club’s structure.

So when reports surfaced that other clubs, especially Real Madrid, are circling, it raised some concern.

The issue isn’t just about interest from elsewhere.

Konate’s contract runs until 2026, but in football, that’s not as far away as it sounds.

This is the window where Liverpool either extend or risk losing him later, possibly for free.

And given how Real Madrid have done business lately by targeting free agents, it’s a very real concern.

According to a report from L’Équipe, Liverpool have no intention of walking away from contract negotiations with Ibrahima Konate.

The club remains fully focused on getting a deal done.

The aim is clear: extend the Frenchman’s contract at Anfield to deter interest from other clubs.

The report stated, “Liverpool have no intention of walking away from contract negotiations with Ibrahima Konate (26).”

“The Premier League champions remain determined to extend the Frenchman’s contract at Anfield to deter interest from other clubs.”

Konate’s current deal expires in 2026, but talks are already underway.

The report adds, “Offers have been made to the entourage of the France international, but they have fallen short of their expectations thus far.”

That means Liverpool are pushing, but there’s still a gap between what’s on the table and what Konate’s camp wants.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are watching closely.

With less than a year left on his contract, Real Madrid are said to be preparing a move to sign Konate on a free — a strategy they’ve successfully used in recent years to land high-profile players.

Liverpool are well aware of the situation.

Sporting director Richard Hughes fully understands what the former RB Leipzig defender is asking for in contract talks and what needs to be done to get an agreement over the line.

With Madrid showing interest, the urgency has increased.

The intention is clear: Liverpool want to keep Konate.

But now, they’ll need to back that with an offer that matches his value.

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