Ibrahima Konate considered Manchester United before joining Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Ibrahima Konate was reportedly open to a move to Manchester United before opting to join Real Madrid. The 27-year-old defender is leaving Liverpool, with sources indicating he had ongoing discussions with various clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea. Despite Liverpool's belief that they could reach an extension agreement with Konate, the player’s representatives were exploring options with major rival teams. Ultimately, a verbal agreement was reached with Real Madrid, pending the outcome of Florentino Perez's presidential bid. The situation surprised Liverpool as they believed they were close to retaining him after his positive engagement with the club.
- •Konate confirmed to leave Liverpool this week.
- •Reportedly open to offers from several top clubs.
- •Liverpool believed they could secure an extension with him.
- •Verbal agreement reached with Real Madrid pending elections.
- •Liverpool surprised by Konate's engagement with other clubs.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Ibrahima Konate was “open” to Man United before picking Real Madrid
"Manchester United had the opportunity to pull off a bombshell move for Ibrahima Konate after the 27-year-old defender was confirmed to be leaving Liverpool this week, a new report claims.Reinforcing t...
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