Liverpool confirm Konate to leave club

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Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool this summer after the club confirmed the defender is set to depart Anfield when his contract expires this summer.The 27-year-old had been in talks with Liverpool over a new deal but was unable to reach an agreement. Liverpool's big summer analysed | Liverpool news & transfers 🔴Konate made 183 appearances following his arrival from RB Leipzig in 2021, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups and the Community Shield during his time with the Reds.Konate: Deeply sad not to say goodbye to fansIn an emotional farewell message to supporters, the France international said he was "deeply saddened" not to have had the chance to properly say goodbye to fans at Anfield.

Today, I leave with memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life."Representing this club has been an honour. Image: Ibrahima Konate says he will leave Liverpool with memories that will last him a lifetime "From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.

I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go."This isn't an easy goodbye, but it's time for a new challenge and a new chapter."See you again soon, Inshallah."YNWA"Liverpool's transfer plans and returning playersSkyy Sports News' Vinny O'Connor:In terms of solidifying things in midfield and defence, No 6 makes sense given they need another option to Ryan Gravenbech and that's an area where we expect Liverpool will at least look to address.Remember that Jeremy Jacquet will become a Liverpool player this summer from Rennes - just before he turns 21 - in a £60m deal. Liverpool also have Geovanni Leoni to come back from his ACL injury.Virgil van Dijk is still at Liverpool, as is Joe Gomez - who has just a year left on his contract.