French professional footballer Ibrahima Konaté, looking slightly off-camera with a focused expression. He is wearing a red and white Liverpool F.C. training or kit jersey against a blurred, dark blue background. Image used for Sportxparte news.

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Konaté Addresses Contract Talks And Liverpool’s Poor Season

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April 20, 2026

‎Ibrahima Konaté has revealed he is close to agreeing a new deal with Liverpool ahead of his current contract expiring at the end of the season.

‎The 26-year-old defender joined the club in 2021 from RB Leipzig in a £36 million transfer. Recent reports had linked him with a possible move to Real Madrid, though he appears set to stay on Merseyside.

Under Arne Slot, he has remained a key figure in the team’s defensive structure.

‎His partnership with captain Virgil van Dijk has been one of the side’s major strengths.

‎Since arriving at Anfield, Konaté has lifted the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups. And finished as a runner-up in the UEFA Champions League.

‎”There are many things people have said. But for a long time we have spoken with the club and we are close to an agreement,” Konate told reporters.

‎”I think everyone wished for that as soon as possible, but we are in a good way.

‎”For sure, there is a big chance that I’m here ‌next season. This is what I’ve always wanted.

‎”I’m waiting to sort the contract, but when everything is sorted you will have to ask Richard Hughes (Liverpool’s sporting director). What I said to him in September and November, before everyone talked about everything. He’s going to say something to make everyone quiet.”