Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool expect 'final decision soon' as new 'contacts expected this month'

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Liverpool have scheduled fresh talks with Ibrahima Konate over extending his contract before its 30 June 2026 expiry date. Romano told Caught Offside: “Liverpool remain in active conversations with Ibrahima Konate and his camp over a new contract.

BREAKING: Liverpool have scheduled contract talks with Ibrahima Konate. The player is open to continuing at Liverpool, but obviously it’s an important contract for his career.

(@FabrizioRomano) pic.twitter.com/VPsl7u9ses — Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) April 3, 2026 Real Madrid rate Konate highly but do not have active interest Romano went on to report that while Konate is a player of interest to Madrid, they are not actively pursuing him which will no doubt feature in Liverpool’s contract negotiations with the 26-year-old. “The player is open to continuing at Liverpool, but obviously it’s an important contract for his career, and so the conversation is going to continue with new contacts expected this month in April to take a final decision as soon as possible on the future of Ibrahima Konate regarding a potential move or a new contract.” This season has been a challening one for all involved at Liverpool, but it has been particuarly tought for Konate.