Ibrahima Konate to leave Liverpool on a free transfer this June
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Ibrahima Konate is set to depart Liverpool when his contract expires this June. The French defender has spent five years at Anfield, contributing to the team's defensive efforts in the Premier League and other competitions. With his exit confirmed, Liverpool will look to fill the gap in their defense ahead of the new season. His departure opens the door for potential new signings or the promotion of younger players.
- •Konate's contract with Liverpool ends in June.
- •He has been with Liverpool for five years.
- •His transfer will have no fee involved.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Journalist: Liverpool expected to sign defender after Ibrahima Konaté exit
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 He couldn’t even say goodbye: Liverpool confirm star exit
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Liverpool confirm departure of Ibrahima Konate
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool to unleash new £86m centre-back partnership
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Ridiculous reason Liverpool ended Ibrahima Konate talks
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremy Jacquet will not be Liverpool's next Ibrahima Konate, £13m star will
- 9:48 AMBBC Sport — Konate set to leave Liverpool on free transfer
"Liverpool have been left devastated by the news that Ibrahima Konate will be leaving the club at the end of his contract. The French defender, 27, has failed to come to terms over a new deal - with th...
"Ibrahima Konate is now expected to leave Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract this summer. Even though the Frenchman said that they were close to agreeing terms, that is clearly not the case.News...
"Liverpool FC must cope with another high-profile departure. Today, the Reds officially announced that center-back Ibrahima Konaté will be leaving the club.The French defender has been an important pa...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:25 PMJournalist: Liverpool expected to sign defender after Ibrahima Konaté exit
Liverpool Centre Back Question Grows After Ibrahima Konaté ExitLiverpool’s summer already looked demanding before the confirmation that Ibrahima Konaté would leave when his contract expires. On Me...
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 4:21 PM🚨 He couldn’t even say goodbye: Liverpool confirm star exit
Liverpool FC must cope with another high-profile departure. Today, the Reds officially announced that center-back Ibrahima Konaté will be leaving the club.The French defender has been an important pa...
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 4:10 PM🚨 Liverpool confirm departure of Ibrahima Konate
Another Liverpool player has opted to depart the club as the Reds announced Ibrahima Konate's exit on Sunday.Over the last five years, the centre-back has won a Premier League winner’s medal from t...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 7:05 PMLiverpool to unleash new £86m centre-back partnership
Liverpool have been left devastated by the news that Ibrahima Konate will be leaving the club at the end of his contract. The French defender, 27, has failed to come to terms over a new deal - with th...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 8:05 AMRidiculous reason Liverpool ended Ibrahima Konate talks
Liverpool apparently ended their contract talks with Ibrahima Konate for a ridiculous reason.Ibrahima Konate will not re-sign with Liverpool. The centre-back’s contract ends this summer and there’...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 6:40 AMJeremy Jacquet will not be Liverpool's next Ibrahima Konate, £13m star will
Ibrahima Konate is now expected to leave Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract this summer. Even though the Frenchman said that they were close to agreeing terms, that is clearly not the case.News...
- BBC SportMay 29, 2026, 9:48 AMKonate set to leave Liverpool on free transfer
France defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool for free when his contract expires in June.
- Sky Sports Football—Konate set to leave Liverpool on free transfer
Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool after five years at Anfield.
- Sky Sports Football—Konate's Liverpool exit an unwanted complication ahead of crucial window
Liverpool went to great lengths to keep Ibrahima Konate, but for a second summer running they are losing a first-team defender in their prime years with their contract running down.
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