Real Madrid evaluates interest in Ibrahima Konate amid Chelsea pursuit
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Real Madrid is reassessing its interest in Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, who is set to become a free agent this summer. Initially, there were indications that Konate would extend his contract with Liverpool, but recent developments suggest otherwise. Chelsea is also reportedly interested in acquiring the French international. The next steps for both clubs remain unclear as they navigate their respective plans for squad reinforcements before the summer transfer window closes.
- •Ibrahima Konate leaves Liverpool as a free agent this summer
- •Real Madrid and Chelsea show interest in signing him
- •There were earlier expectations he would renew his contract
- •Konate's decision affects transfer strategies for both clubs
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid ‘agree’ deal to sign former Liverpool star
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid seal signing of Liverpool centre-back
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid reconsider move for free agent centre-back amid Chelsea interest
"Real Madrid have agreed a deal to bring in Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate this summer, after his departure from Liverpool was confirmed this week. The 27-year-old defender is a free agent, afte...
"Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will leave the club this summer as a free agent, in a surprise twist. It appeared the French international would be renewing his deal at Anfield, after months of neg...
"Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement to sign former Liverpool player Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer. The defender will be a free agent after his contract with the Reds expires at the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:05 PMReal Madrid ‘agree’ deal to sign former Liverpool star
Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement to sign former Liverpool player Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer. The defender will be a free agent after his contract with the Reds expires at the ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:15 PMReal Madrid seal signing of Liverpool centre-back
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to bring in Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate this summer, after his departure from Liverpool was confirmed this week. The 27-year-old defender is a free agent, afte...
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 3:00 PMReal Madrid reconsider move for free agent centre-back amid Chelsea interest
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will leave the club this summer as a free agent, in a surprise twist. It appeared the French international would be renewing his deal at Anfield, after months of neg...
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