Real Madrid Confidencial Ramón de Mon announces bomb with Konaté, date set for the signing: 'August 20...'
Liverpool won't wait to lose the French center-back on a free transfer, and if he hasn't renewed his contract by August 20, they'll agree to sell him
Real Madrid doesn't stop. After the setback against PSG in the Club World Cup semifinals, the club has taken note. The name of Ibrahima Konaté is once again strongly featured on its agenda.
Journalist Ramón de Mon has dropped the bomb: there's a set date for his possible signing. August 20. That day could be key in the operation that's been quietly developing for weeks.
Madrid wants another center back
The match against PSG left many doubts, without Huijsen, the team fell apart defensively. Xabi Alonso wants a center back with experience and physicality. Konaté, standing 6 ft. 4 in. tall (1.94 meters) and 26 years old, fits perfectly.
Rubén Martín, another journalist very connected to the Madrid environment, was the one who gave the clue: “Real Madrid has realized it needs to strengthen its defense. If by August 20 Konaté hasn't renewed with Liverpool, they're going to sell him. They don't want another "Arnold case”."
Ramón de Mon confirmed this information shortly after. He confirmed that the date of August 20 is key for Madrid to make a move.
Liverpool doesn't want to repeat mistakes
At Anfield, they don't want to experience another episode like that of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who ended up signing with Madrid on a free transfer. Konaté hasn't renewed and, if he doesn't do so soon, Liverpool would prefer to cash in this very summer.
The French defender only thinks about playing for Real Madrid. His camp has already turned down offers from other clubs. Although his contract ends in 2026, time is on the Madrid club's side.
Madrid, meanwhile, is in no hurry. If Liverpool decides to open the door, the operation will be activated. However, the Madrid club won't pay more than €25 million, aware that the player won't renew and will be free in a year.
Everything points to a last-minute negotiation. The defense is a priority. Konaté, the ideal profile, and August 20 could mark the start of a move that now seems distant, but could suddenly change Real Madrid's back line.
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