Ibrahima Konate future clarified following Liverpool’s decision to sack Arne Slot

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Arne Slot leaving Liverpool may have an impact on the future of a number of players, but Ibrahima Konate does not look set to be one of them.Konate is leaving the Reds on a free transfer once his contract expires at the end of June 2026.Some may have hoped the Frenchman would end up staying now that a new manager is coming in, but that does not look set to be the case. Is Andoni Iraola the best option to replace Arne Slot?

Credit: AFC Bournemouth/Getty Images Ibrahima Konate will not have ‘change of heart’ about leaving LiverpoolFabrice Hawkins provided an update on the Slot/Konate situation shortly after Liverpool confirmed the Dutchman is leaving.When doing so, he said ‘there will be no change of heart’ from the French central defender.The journalist stated: “Arne Slot and Ibrahima Konate leave Liverpool. The French international announced it to his teammates; there will be no change of heart.”Hawkins also shared an insight into who Liverpool fans could expect to see appointed as their new coach.He continued: “Regarding the coach, Andoni Iraola is right at the top of the shortlist to take over from Slot.

He is close to sporting director Richard Hughes, whom he knew at Bournemouth. Liverpool envoys went to see him in late January in Lens (with the club’s agreement).”That means the Reds are likely to go into next season with Virgil van Dijk and an injury-prone Joe Gomez as their only experienced central defenders.However, it is not all negative, as Andoni Iraola could be the ideal manager to improve Jeremy Jacquet once he arrives in England ahead of next season.Iraola is the favourite to replace Slot, but no official announcement regarding the Spaniard has been made yet.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox