Liverpool star 'too afraid' to spend money despite earning £70,000 per week

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10:21, Mon, Oct 13, 2025 Updated: 10:22, Mon, Oct 13, 2025 One Liverpool player has made a surprising admission (Image: Getty)Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate has admitted to being "too afraid" to splash out due to fear of criticism from his brothers. Despite the uncertainty over his future, Konate has no intention of going on a spending spree, attributing his grounded nature to his brothers."I became the player I am today thanks to each one of them", Konaté confessed.

I was too afraid they'd tell me I'd changed."While his brothers helped keep his spending in check during the early stages of his career, Konate did admit that they encouraged him to treat himself a little - although he may have taken it a bit too far.ISTANBUL, TURKEY - SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Liverpool FC coach Arne Slot, Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool FC during the UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray v Liverpool at the Rams Park on September 30, 2025 in Istanbul Turkey (Photo by Gerrit van Keulen/Soccrates/Getty Images) (Image: Soccrates Images, Getty Images)He added: "I'm not going to lie to you: I overdid it a bit, especially with clothes. The defender made an impressive 95 appearances for the club before joining Liverpool in 2021.Since his move, he has made a remarkable 142 appearances for the Reds, helping them secure the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup titles during his time at the club.

However, this season could potentially be his last with Liverpool if he decides not to renew his contract.In other news, Konate's recent withdrawal from France duty due to injury has left Liverpool manager Arne Slot with a minor issue to resolve. A statement released by the France national team on Saturday read: "Injured in the right quadriceps during his last match with Liverpool, Ibrahima Konate has followed a treatment and protocol since his arrival this Monday but will not be able to take his place against Iceland." Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.