Chelsea make ‘gentle enquiry’ over departing Liverpool star

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The defender has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, but he could stay in the Premier League after leaving Liverpool. Ibrahima Konate's statement on leaving Liverpool Dear Liverpool, Five years ago, I arrived as a young player with big dreams.

I am deeply saddened that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game. At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you.

I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go. We watched a lot of matches together and I went to the stadium a lot when I was younger.’ Konate’s future may not become clear until after the World Cup as he has now linked up with the France squad before heading to this summer’s tournament.