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Mourinho hopeful of reviving new signing Ibrahima Konate at Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:35 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Mourinho hopeful of reviving new signing Ibrahima Konate at Real Madrid

Summary

Jose Mourinho, set to take over as Real Madrid manager, supports the signing of Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool. As Real Madrid deals with a challenging phase, including managing key departures and injuries in defense, the club is on the verge of finalizing a verbal contract with Konate. Mourinho believes that a full pre-season under his guidance can help Konate regain his previous form. The French defender is expected to sign a four-year deal, aligning his salary to the second tier of the club’s structure. Real Madrid is also pursuing right-back Denzel Dumfries ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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•Real Madrid is close to signing Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool.
•Mourinho believes Konate can regain his best form.
•Konate expected to sign a four-year contract with Real Madrid.
•Real Madrid also targeting right-back Denzel Dumfries.
•Defensive issues arise from departures and injuries among key players.

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3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho believes he can help Real Madrid imminent new signing return to his best

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