Liverpool stars past and present have rallied behind Ibrahima Konaté after the French defender confirmed his latest off-field agreement.
The Reds have been through a whirlwind summer under new boss Arne Slot, with big arrivals like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike making headlines, while high-profile exits have reshaped the squad. Trent Alexander-Arnold swapped Anfield for Real Madrid in June, Luis Díaz departed for Bayern Munich, and Darwin Núñez sealed a move to Al-Hilal.
Now, speculation is growing that Konaté could also be on his way out. With just a year left on his Liverpool contract, Football Insider reports the club might consider selling if no progress is made in renewal talks. Despite the uncertainty, the defender has celebrated a huge milestone away from contract negotiations.
Konaté Becomes the New Face of Under Armour 👟🔥
Konaté has officially signed with global sportswear brand Under Armour, joining their roster of elite athletes. Announcing the deal on Instagram, he wrote:
“Being part of the Under Armour family is a huge honour. We share the same mentality, commitment to winning and relentless drive. Proud to wear the brand and inspire the next generation – on and off the pitch.”
The post was quickly flooded with support, as Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, and even former teammate Luis Díaz all dropped their reactions.
Future Still in Doubt 🚨
Even with his new sponsorship, Konaté’s Anfield future is far from secure. Reports suggest Real Madrid are eyeing a £25m move, though they may also bide their time and wait until his current Liverpool deal runs out in 2026 – similar to the way they landed Alexander-Arnold earlier this summer.
Liverpool Eye Guehi as Defensive Reinforcement 🛡️
With changes already reshaping the backline, Liverpool are exploring replacements. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is high on the list, though Palace are holding firm on a £40m valuation. While the Reds are hesitant to meet that figure, talks remain ongoing as Slot looks to strengthen his defensive options for the new season.
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