Report: Liverpool Defender Turns Down New Deal as European Giants Circle ⚡️
Liverpool’s contract saga with Ibrahima Konaté has taken a dramatic twist, as the French centre-back has reportedly rejected a third offer from the Reds — a move that casts serious doubt over his Anfield future.
The 26-year-old is now in the final year of his current contract, which means he’ll be free to negotiate with other clubs from January. If no breakthrough is made, Liverpool could see him walk away for nothing at the end of the season — a scenario that echoes the painful departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid last summer.
Since arriving from RB Leipzig in 2021, Konaté has established himself as Virgil van Dijk’s trusted partner at the heart of the Reds’ defence. But with talks going nowhere, the situation has left fans and the club hierarchy increasingly uneasy.
🇪🇸 According to reports from Spain, Konaté has his heart set on a switch to Real Madrid, with sources close to the Bernabéu confident of securing his signature on a free transfer. Spanish outlet Marca has even described the move as “inevitable.”
Adding to the speculation, Konaté himself has joked that Kylian Mbappé “calls him every two hours” encouraging him to join Los Blancos.
With Madrid circling and negotiations frozen, Liverpool face the very real possibility of losing yet another star defender. Unless a fresh offer can turn the tide, all signs point towards Konaté trading Anfield for the Santiago Bernabéu next summer.
