According to well-known transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano's revelation in his podcast, Real Madrid has officially informed Liverpool that the club will withdraw from the race for center-back Konate. This means that Konate, whose contract with the Reds expires next summer, will have his future entirely depend on the outcome of the contract renewal negotiations with Liverpool. Real Madrid has shifted its focus to other center-back targets.
Regarding Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, who has been heavily linked with Real Madrid recently, what is the current situation?
The situation concerning Konaté is now quite clear. Real Madrid have formally informed Liverpool that they are no longer pursuing the player at this stage.
The relationship between the two clubs remains very good. Despite some unpleasantness over the Trent Alexander-Arnold matter, contact was maintained even then. Now, Real Madrid have conveyed a clear message.
Konaté's contract expires next summer. Real Madrid did consider him and he was one of the candidates. But now they have different targets. They are still looking for a centre-back for the summer of 2026, but it is unlikely to be Konaté.
Therefore, the ball is now firmly in Konaté's court regarding his future. Liverpool's contract extension offer remains on the table, and the club is waiting, though not indefinitely – they have their own strategy. Discussions are ongoing, and the player is expected to make a decision. Other European clubs also harbour interest in Konaté. Next summer promises significant movement in the centre-back free agent market. But what is unequivocally clear today is this: Real Madrid have formally withdrawn from the race for Konaté.
puncknptuz
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SON,BEFORE YOU GO TO REAL MADRID, PLEASE CALL ARNOLD AND ASKED HIM OR JUST DIAL HAZARD NUMBER AND SEE WHAT WILL HAPPENED.
Have u forgotten we even have more series of flopped players than Madrid.
Eyalaw
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Allow him, he’s a mumu. I’m even shy as a a fellow Barca fan opens mouth and spit thrash like this
That’s just how negative some people are.
puncknptuz
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You don’t need to show your negativity like this. Why not call Jude, Vini , Mbappe, Kroos, Modric and so many others?
Allow him, he’s a mumu. I’m even shy as a a fellow Barca fan opens mouth and spit thrash like this
AFerPliQ4961
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It's because of his recent form behind madrid's withdrawal, he has been leaking and my errors, Madrid don't consider him nomore
They want to sign him for free
Lovebug2
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Real Madrid destroyed his career
Haaacimpsu
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Real Madrid is a mafia team they want to sign him for free once the contract expires
dohdelpz
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Konate has not been performing well. So no sane person can spend his money on konate. It will be a waste.
Tanbdiklrs
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good player but too weak
Kris12
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He must to go Real Madrid because he's performance this season is shit
Zuucdeiloy
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let him come
Zuucdeiloy
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pretty good
feyaiptu
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His performances hasn't been reassuring this season. I don't know if it's intentional on his part or a strategy to allow Liverpool let him Go. But either way, Konate needs to step his game up.
Zoulukas
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Konate ploy fail. He play shit jus not want Liverpool to extend his contract without knowing RM are not interested
Descdikpty
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pls send him to madrid
Jomabeluy
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Come to madrid
Hobelorsz
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come to real Madrid
widinptuy
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Yfuj
Eyalaw
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SON,BEFORE YOU GO TO REAL MADRID, PLEASE CALL ARNOLD AND ASKED HIM OR JUST DIAL HAZARD NUMBER AND SEE WHAT WILL HAPPENED.
You don’t need to show your negativity like this. Why not call Jude, Vini , Mbappe, Kroos, Modric and so many others?
Lacabknpsu
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fggh
Biodilmnyz
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It is a big chance for Liverpool
cayabiorz
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Xhosa know you can do it with the other version
Rmulbah1992
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SON,BEFORE YOU GO TO REAL MADRID, PLEASE CALL ARNOLD AND ASKED HIM OR JUST DIAL HAZARD NUMBER AND SEE WHAT WILL HAPPENED.
Vonadelops
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Liverpool pls sign schlotterback from Dortmund
Luuaceisyz
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Go for Gabriel or van de ven
zusbcorsu
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Upamecano will do
Ruuadklorz
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Man United should get him he is premier league proven he can improve our defense and hurt Liverpool in the process
Ruuadklorz
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Barcelona will get him for sure
razorblast12
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now that Real Madrid has pull out of konate race I don't want to see him in my club next season he should leave.
Vipadinrz
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real
ketloptuyz
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good decision RM.Konate is a useless bungling idiot
Brilliantmann
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we want van de van
viwbelptuy
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If Madrid's decision to withdraw from the pursuit of the player was as a result of his dip in form which is palpably right, have they with some level of objectivity and fairness equally consider the current form of some or all their centre backs.... .......are their current centre backs far more better than konate........ a situation that might have forced them to opt out of reckoning for the player or they've found a better option somewhere. However, be it as it may though Madrid's decision was spot on given that the pursuit of a player is based primarily on current form I think there's also the urgent need to consider the fact that the form of a given player can fluctuate due to myriad of reasons. Though from a Liverpool perspective it sounds motivating I'm of the honest view that technically Madrid should've continued with their pursuit on the basis of the above analysis.
Nawcekmsu
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ywuyw
Pamaceosz
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Liv should withdraw their contract offer now
Stephen
AFerXqsJ4187
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Liv should withdraw their contract offer now
exhilarating
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their interest has affected his game now he will up they will come back hope he returns to his best and renews but we need another center back bastoni or schloterbeck or inacio
Lekbenopsu
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they have realized the flaws in his game
damik
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They will go for a big money signing probably yoro Man Utd and ratty will sell .
Muaadkno
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It's because of his recent form behind madrid's withdrawal, he has been leaking and my errors, Madrid don't consider him nomore