Ibrahima Konaté’s contract saga has taken another dramatic turn, and with just seven months left on his Liverpool deal, the defender’s long-term future is still hanging in the balance.
Despite criticism over his inconsistent performances this season, the French centre-back has kept his place in Arne Slot’s lineup — partly because Joe Gomez is the only other senior option available right now.
Recently, Konaté shut down rumours claiming he had already received a “final offer” from the club. And while whispers about Real Madrid’s interest had been growing, a new report from The Athletic now suggests the Spanish giants have stepped back from the chase, leaving the entire situation wide open again.
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Liverpool Still Pushing to Extend His Deal 🔴✍️
According to Mail Sport’s Lewis Steele, Liverpool’s hierarchy remain fully committed to keeping Konaté at Anfield. With Madrid cooling their pursuit, the Reds have intensified “active talks” to try to secure a new long-term agreement.
Sources around the club insist they won’t make emotional or rushed decisions, even though the defender’s form has dipped. His contribution in the Premier League-winning season is still highly valued behind the scenes.
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A Gap in Negotiations — Can It Be Closed? 🤝❓
Both parties reportedly want to continue together, but the sticking point appears to be differences in expectations during negotiations. And time is running out — Konaté will be free to speak with foreign clubs about a pre-contract from next month if nothing changes.
Interestingly, while fans have been vocal about his mistakes, most of Konaté’s underlying metrics have actually improved this season. The only statistic moving in the wrong direction is his number of errors — which has more than doubled.
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Why Liverpool Can’t Afford a Misstep 🚨
With Giovanni Leoni sidelined long-term due to an ACL injury, Slot has only three senior centre-backs to choose from. That makes Konaté’s situation even more urgent, as losing him without a replacement would leave Liverpool dangerously exposed.
Now that Real Madrid seem to have stepped aside, the big question remains:
Will Konaté and Liverpool finally reach an agreement and put an end to months of uncertainty? 🕒🔥
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