Ibrahima Konate announces departure from Liverpool with farewell message
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate confirmed he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer. He stated that negotiations for a new deal were unsuccessful. In a heartfelt farewell letter, Konate reflected on his time at Anfield, mentioning the challenges he faced, including personal losses. He indicated he is prepared for a new challenge. Konate joins Mo Salah and Andy Robertson in exiting Liverpool this summer.
- •Konate confirmed his exit from Liverpool after contract talks ended without agreement.
- •He joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig for £36 million in 2021.
- •He expressed gratitude to supporters and teammates in his farewell message.
- •Konate has previously been linked with a transfer to Real Madrid.
- •His decision follows the departures of other key players this summer.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star now set to stay after dramatic news
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Konate leaves Liverpool on a free transfer
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star confirms exit with farewell letter
"Ibrahima Konate's five-year stay at Liverpool will end when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new deal, the club confirmed on Sunday."Liverpool FC can confirm Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer," the club said in a statement.
"Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. His contract expires and there won't be a new one after player and club failed to find new terms.That was reported at the back end of las...
"Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has confirmed that he will be leaving the club when his contract expires this summer.The centre-back had been in talks over a new deal in recent months, but an agree...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 7:40 PMLiverpool star now set to stay after dramatic news
Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. His contract expires and there won't be a new one after player and club failed to find new terms.That was reported at the back end of las...
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 5:34 PMKonate leaves Liverpool on a free transfer
Ibrahima Konate's five-year stay at Liverpool will end when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new deal, the club confirmed on Sunday."Liverpool FC can confirm Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer," the club said in a statement.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 5:20 PMLiverpool star confirms exit with farewell letter
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has confirmed that he will be leaving the club when his contract expires this summer.The centre-back had been in talks over a new deal in recent months, but an agree...
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