Real Madrid Confidencial José Félix Díaz reports it: surprise at what Madrid has done to sign Konaté
The Whites have already taken steps, and Konaté's signing is approaching
Real Madrid seems convinced to pursue Konaté's signing to strengthen the defense. He is the chosen player despite the many names that have been mentioned in the market. However, his arrival could happen much earlier than it initially seemed.
We are talking about a player whose contract ends in 2026 and who hasn't announced his renewal. For now, he has rejected the offer Liverpool has presented to him and the Reds fear the worst. José Félix Díaz has confirmed this, according to sources he has close to Anfield.
After seeing that Konaté didn't accept their offer, they assume he won't stay and are already reconsidering his departure. The journalist has commented that they even think he might already have some agreement with Real Madrid. This is something he couldn't confirm but that has been conveyed to him.
Real Madrid has shown in recent years that it knows how to operate in these types of signings. Without making a big show, discreetly and contacting the player and his entourage. This way, they can find out what his intentions are and make sure he arrives for free or at a more affordable price.
Liverpool has already started to bandage itself from Real Madrid
At Liverpool, they have seen how Real Madrid took signings from them that seemed secured, like Bellingham and Tchouaméni. Both ended up at Bernabéu when it seemed they would be Reds footballers. The blow was completed with Trent, leaving for free this summer.
Both teams had to negotiate to release him before June 30 so he could play in the World Cup. Liverpool wanted to make things difficult for Madrid as a form of revenge. They feared that with Konaté the same thing could happen as with Trent, that he would leave for free.
The idea that he might already have an agreement with Los Merengues is growing stronger at Anfield. That's why they don't rule out selling him this summer, so he doesn't leave for free and they can get financial return. In fact, they won't let him go cheaply despite his contractual situation.
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