Ibrahima Konaté expected to be Real Madrid's first signing soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Ibrahima Konaté is set to be the first signing announced by Real Madrid’s presidential candidate Florentino Pérez, according to The Athletic. The announcement is expected tomorrow amid the ongoing election campaign. Once released from Liverpool, Konaté has emerged as a priority target, especially with Mourinho reportedly backing his signing. The election results will likely determine Madrid's transfer strategy and upcoming player acquisitions.
- •Ibrahima Konaté will reportedly be announced as a signing tomorrow.
- •He has become a free agent after leaving Liverpool.
- •Florentino Pérez aims to retain the presidency amid election campaigning.
- •Mourinho is a supporter of Konaté's potential move to Madrid.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — 🔜Konaté, the first signing Florentino will announce
"According to The Athletic, the French centre-back will be the first name the Real Madrid presidential candidate announces tomorrow.News keeps coming out of Real Madrid and, in the middle of the electi...
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