Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate makes contract statement and decision on Real Madrid move
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"I think everyone wished for that for as long as possible but we are in a good way."For sure there is a big chance I'm here next season. The legends are going to leave one day and after it's going to be our turn to take the lead, you know."I started this already since years ago and more in the last few months and it's a big responsibility, but we start and we play football to have this kind of chance and to make sure everything is fine for this amazing club.
I just wish that."It has been a gruelling campaign for Konate, whose performances have fluctuated throughout an inconsistent season for Liverpool, who have suffered 17 defeats across all competitions, including 10 in the Premier League.The centre-back also lost his father in January and, while acknowledging it has been an arduous few months both on and off the pitch, Konate remained positive about his own future and that of the club."It was a tough year because many things happened and I think if everyone knew exactly what happened to me, they could understand many things, which kind of sacrifices I've done for this club," he continued.Ibrahima Konate battling Beto in Liverpool's win at Everton. Right now I am focused on the end of the season and making sure we are qualified for the Champions League next season and after we take the time to talk about this season because it's going to be a big part of my story."It's sad in one part, but it's very nice for my story when I explain that to my future kids and those people who support this club as well."I think it is great and one day I would take the time to think about it.
Right now we focus on the end of the season and make sure we are qualified for the Champions League."And after we take the time to talk about the season because it's going to be a big part of my story and it's sad in one part. It's hard to talk about [the Champions League] and say it's difficult because we play against PSG which is the best team in Europe and I think everyone is agreeing if we won against PSG, maybe we had a big chance to win the Champions League last season.