Kylian Mbappe praises Ibrahima Konate ahead of Real Madrid transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Kylian Mbappe expressed his enthusiasm for Ibrahima Konate’s impending transfer to Real Madrid. Konate will join the club as they look to fill the defensive void left by Dani Carvajal. Real Madrid's recent signings come after Florentino Perez's re-election as president. Mbappe highlighted Konate’s aggressive yet disciplined style of play, which aligns with his vision for an ideal teammate. The club aims to bolster their defense with Konate set to link up with fellow defenders Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, and Eder Militao.
- •Ibrahima Konate joins Real Madrid to replace Dani Carvajal
- •Kylian Mbappe endorses Konate's signing positively
- •Konate's move confirmed after Perez's re-election
- •Real Madrid aims to improve defensive performance
- •Konate expected to partner with Rudiger and Huijsen
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe welcomes new signing to Real Madrid – “I love defenders like him”
"Florentino Perez being re-elected as president has meant that Real Madrid have sealed their first two signings of the summer transfer window. Denzel Dumfries will arrive as the replacement for departi...
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