Konaté certifies his signing for Real Madrid with a key move

Real Madrid is determined to sign Ibrahima Konaté next summer, and it has already taken steps to finalize the deal with Liverpool. After several months of rumors in which the French center-back has consistently appeared on Madrid's radar, the club is already planning for the arrival of the French player.

Ibrahima Konaté, who is 26 years old, will see his contract with Liverpool expire in June 2026, which gives Real Madrid a negotiating advantage. The player has rejected the latest contract renewal offers presented by the English club, which has fueled the possibility that he could leave as a free agent.

Konaté informs Liverpool he won't renew his contract

According to "Fichajes.net", Ibrahima Konaté has already made it clear to Liverpool that he won't renew his contract. He wants to take another step in his career and is already focused on Real Madrid, a club that wants to bet on him.

Ibrahima Konaté would join a locker room that already has several French players. Kylian Mbappé, Aurélien Tchoauméni, or Eduardo Camavinga will help make his adaptation as quick as possible.

In Madrid, they believe that Ibrahima Konaté is a top-level reinforcement for the defense. With Dean Huijsen already signed, and with some physical or consistency questions about other defenders like Rüdiger or Militão, the addition of the Frenchman settles the debates.

Liverpool will keep trying

Meanwhile, Liverpool isn't inactive: faced with the real possibility of losing the player without compensation in June 2026, it has offered improved contract terms to keep him. However, Konaté's refusal has hardened the English club's stance. They're also not willing to keep sending many more offers if the answer is always going to be the same.

Ultimately, what seemed like a latent interest has become an ongoing operation. Time is ticking and Real Madrid is very well positioned to secure the signing of a top-level footballer. In fact, it would be the second consecutive summer in which a Liverpool star decides to leave Anfield to play as a free agent for the Madrid club.