Ibrahima Konate faces sustained interest from Real Madrid while having one year remaining on his Liverpool contract and no extension agreed. He signed for Liverpool after their 2021 title win and formed an effective partnership with Virgil van Dijk, producing consecutive clean sheets including a 5-0 win at Old Trafford. Injuries interrupted his progress, but he contributed to three domestic trophies and played 31 league games last season, earning praise for strength, pace and composure. Reports claim Konate rejected a new contract offer, prompting possible sale speculation. Early-season errors have coincided with contract uncertainty and suggested a dip in form.
The French defender has had interest from Real Madrid and is yet to extend the one year remaining on his contract, all of which may explain his rather poor start to the season. Konate signed for the Reds just after their title win in 2021 and quickly became a fan favourite at Anfield. His early partnership with Virgil van Dijk blossomed instantly with the pair keeping back-to-back clean sheets in their first two outings, including a 5-0 win at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid have targeted the Frenchman across this summer, with rumours of both an official bid being rejected in June and the interest in a free signing should his contract expire next summer as currently stands. Uncertain future, uncertain form? Konate did also reportedly turn down a new offer to stay at Liverpool, which may force a possible sale either on deadline day or in the January window.
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