Real Madrid target Konate

After the bitter 0-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on July 10, Real Madrid immediately launched a campaign to strengthen their defense.

Real Madrid are chasing Konate.

Despite already having five central defenders in their starting lineup, "Los Blancos" still show their determination to renew their backline - and the name Ibrahima Konate has emerged as a top target.

According to AS , the French midfielder is keen to leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window to seek a new challenge at Real Madrid. Konate's contract with the Anfield team is only valid until June 2026, but he has refused to extend it - a sign that a farewell is inevitable.

Spanish sources say Real Madrid are willing to spend 20 to 25 million euros to recruit Konate in the summer of 2025. In case Liverpool does not agree with this price, the Spanish Royal team is willing to wait another year to own the player as a free agent - a move that shows the wisdom and patience of the top brass at Bernabeu.

On Liverpool's side, the situation is not very optimistic. The Guardian revealed that Konate was disappointed with the contract extension offer he received from the "Red Brigade" leadership. Specifically, Konate's side wanted a higher basic salary, while Liverpool only proposed a salary increase mechanism based on performance - something the player said lacked long-term commitment.

Konate joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021 for a fee of €35 million. Since then, he has made 132 appearances for the port city team, including 42 under coach Arne Slot last season. However, minor injuries and tactical changes have made Konate no longer an impregnable position in Liverpool's defense.

With his powerful playing style, good aerial ability and impressive speed, Konate is a modern-day centre-back who fits the football philosophy at Real Madrid. With Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba both turning 30, and Eder Militao just returning from a long-term injury, adding a classy and potential centre-back like Konate is considered a strategic move for the white team.

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