Didac Aguirre A call from Liverpool to Florentino heats up the Konaté case, radical change
The opportunity that Florentino Pérez has been given to secure the signing of Ibrahima Konaté
After completing the transfer for Álvaro Carreras, Real Madrid has set its sights on Ibrahima Konaté. The center-back has rejected Liverpool's latest contract renewal offer to avoid leaving as a free agent. This has caused, according to what we know at Defensa Central, Liverpool to agree to sell Konaté this summer for €50 million.
By making a call to Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid's president is aware of this situation. However, the club's board is analyzing what is best regarding this transfer. The €50 million ($54.4 million) price tag, although more affordable than last summer's, is still considered excessive.
€25 million ($27.2 million) is an amount that aligns more closely with what Real Madrid intends to pay. This is a value that Liverpool might reject but can't afford to lose. With Konaté able to leave as a free agent next summer, Liverpool is looking to avoid another "Trent case".
A signing that is getting closer
At 26 years old, Ibrahima Konaté has informed Liverpool of his desire to leave the club. Real Madrid has been identified by the center-back himself as the only club he wants to join. Seeking more success, to be part of a competitive project, and above all, to make history, Real Madrid is the club that offers him this.
Real Madrid's defense would be greatly strengthened by the arrival of the Frenchman. Given the doubts surrounding Rüdiger, Asencio, Militao, and Alaba, Konaté would be a reliable option for the club. Dean Huijsen would benefit from having a teammate with the Frenchman's experience.
However, Liverpool is known for being a club that's difficult to negotiate with. After Alexander-Arnold's departure, the club isn't interested in losing another one of its stars. Despite this, Real Madrid trusts Liverpool will eventually give in.
The power of Real Madrid
Even though Liverpool believes it is in control of the situation, the reality is different. Real Madrid has the power with a signing that will inevitably be completed sooner or later. Konaté and Real Madrid are clear about it; now all that's left is for Liverpool to accept its fate.
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