BREAKING: Ibrahima Konate 'set to leave Liverpool' after contract talks break down
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SportFootballLiverpool had been in talks with Ibrahima Konate for a number of months ahead of the expiry of his contract on June 30, but he's been unable to agree a new dealIbrahima Konate is reportedly set to LEAVE Liverpool after failing to agree a new contract. Konate, 27, is nearing the exit of his current deal with expires on June 30.His representatives were in talks with the Liverpool hierarchy over a renewal for several months, but the defender will now depart as a free agent, Talksport report.
Prior to the end of the season, Konate indicated that he was close to signing a new contract and stated that he wanted to remain on Merseyside."There are many things people have said but for a long time we have spoken with the club and we are close to an agreement," he explained. This is what I've always wanted."Real Madrid were heavily linked with signing Konate on a free but talk of a move went quiet after his difficult start to the season.
The France international continued to be a mainstay under Arne Slot alongside long-time centre-back partner Virgil van Dijk.Liverpool have already secured a new centre-back for the 2026-27 season, signing Jeremy Jacquet from French side Rennes in a £60m deal. The Reds will also have Giovanni Leoni to call on after his debut season was ravaged by injury, restricting him to just one appearance.But with Van Dijk also out of contract in June 2027, coupled with Robertson's departure and Trent Alexdaner-Arnold leaving last summer, the Liverpool backline is undergoing a major transformation.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, X, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Ibrahima KonateLiverpool FCLiverpool transfer news