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Ibrahima Konate to leave Liverpool with four clubs interested

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Ibrahima Konate to leave Liverpool with four clubs interested

Summary

Ibrahima Konate is set to exit Liverpool as contract renewal talks failed. The center-back has been a key player, often partnering with Virgil van Dijk, but will now leave the club on a free transfer. Chelsea has opted not to pursue Konate, while Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona have made contact. Konate’s representatives are exploring potential moves as he prepares for the upcoming World Cup. Liverpool faces a busy summer transfer window to address several squad gaps.

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By the Numbers

•Konate's contract renewal with Liverpool failed.
•Four clubs are in contact regarding a potential move.
•Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are among the interested teams.
•Chelsea declined to pursue signing Konate.
•Liverpool must address multiple squad upgrades this summer.

Latest Updates

8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ibrahima Konate has future decided as four clubs in contact after Liverpool exit

What they're saying

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Ibrahima Konate's time as a Liverpool player looks like it's coming to an end. The Frenchman has been a regular feature in the Reds' starting XI for the last few years with his partner in crime Virgil...
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