Ibrahima Konate, the Liverpool centre-back, is strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, who are reportedly eager to sign him either this summer or as a free agent next year when his contract expires.[1][2][3]

Real Madrid have reportedly received the green light from Konate and plan to make an official offer for the player this summer. The club sees him as a key target to strengthen their defence, particularly given recent defensive struggles and criticism following their FIFA Club World Cup semi-final loss.[1][2][4]

Despite Real Madrid's interest, Konate appears to prioritize staying at Liverpool, where he is involved in ongoing contract renewal talks that have reportedly stalled.[1] Liverpool is keen to avoid losing him on a free transfer in 2026, as they did with Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real Madrid recently for a £10 million fee.[1][2][3]

Konate's current contract expires at the end of the 2025/26 season, and Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to adopt a patient approach, potentially waiting until he becomes a free agent rather than paying a transfer fee immediately.[2][4]

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In earlier comments reported in February 2025, Konate expressed his feelings about the possibility of joining clubs like Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain, indicating some openness to such moves, though Liverpool remains a priority for him at present.[3]

Real Madrid's interest also forms part of a broader defensive recruitment strategy under coach Xabi Alonso, who has been reshaping the team's back line with multiple new arrivals for the 2025/26 season, including Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold.[2][4]

Overall, the situation remains fluid, with Real Madrid actively pursuing Konate but Liverpool working to secure his contract renewal, creating a tense transfer saga heading into the new season.[1][2][3][4]


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