"I think he was really hoping to end up there, but after recent performances, I'm not surprised that deal is no longer being looked at. Sources in Spain say the idea of moving to Madrid had been winning him over - but this is a club that are not afraid to change their plans."
"This is a decision that Madrid are making in good time ahead of 2026 and maybe explains why Liverpool have been seeing more positive signs recently about Konate signing a new contract. As I reported the other day, Liverpool had started to see new promise recently that an agreement could be found with Konate. They have a limit as to how far they will go to keep him, though,"
Real Madrid’s interest in Ibrahima Konate had attracted the defender and strengthened his bargaining position, but recent performances prompted Madrid to reassess and prioritise other targets. Madrid’s timely decision ahead of 2026 has reduced Konate’s negotiating power and opened a clearer path for Liverpool to pursue a contract extension. Liverpool have noticed more promising signs that an agreement can be reached, but the club maintains limits on how far it will go to retain him. Konate still has other options, yet prolonged negotiations risk fan frustration if the situation drags on.
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