Real Madrid Confidencial Real Madrid has an ace up their sleeve to finalize Ibrahima Konaté's signing right now.
Florentino Pérez is willing to offer €30 million to sign Konaté and take advantage of his contractual situation
Real Madrid has activated a new path to strengthen its defense. Ibrahima Konaté, Liverpool's center-back, is on the club's radar and the circumstances could speed up his arrival at Bernabéu.
The French defender is not satisfied with the contract renewal proposal from the English club. This was reported by journalist Matt Hughes, from The Guardian.
According to his information, Konaté is upset with the salary structure offered by Liverpool. The contract would be based on performance targets and doesn't guarantee a fixed salary that matches his performance.
Konaté doesn't see his continuity clearly
The player enters his final contract year in July. For now, he has not accepted the offer to stay at Anfield.
This situation has set off the alarm at Liverpool, which doesn't want to relive another case like Alexander-Arnold's. The English full-back left Real Madrid this summer, after fulfilling his entire contract and left as a free footballer.
Konaté's representatives are seeking a more solid offer, with a higher base salary. Meanwhile, Madrid is keeping a close eye. The club sees him as a market opportunity.
Real Madrid moves quietly
Xabi Alonso wants one more center-back to complete his squad, and Konaté is highly regarded. He has experience, physicality, and is compatible with players like Rüdiger or Huijsen. In addition, his contract situation makes him more accessible than other names on the market.
Madrid's ace up its sleeve is its ability to act quickly. If Liverpool doesn't react soon, the club could make an offer before the end of the summer. They would even be willing to pay an amount close to €30 million (30 millones de euros) to avoid a bidding war, something the Reds would accept so the player doesn't leave for free in 2026.
Konaté, who is only 26 years old, already knows the pressure of the big stages. His profile fits with the new project led by Xabi Alonso. The Frenchman views the possibility of moving to LaLiga favorably.
The deal is not closed yet, but Madrid has already started to make moves. This time, with an advantage. Konaté's disappointment with Liverpool may be the key that opens the door to his signing.
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