Real Madrid president confirms Ibrahima Konate signing from Liverpool

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Real Madrid president confirms Ibrahima Konate signing from Liverpool
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Florentino Perez has confirmed that Ibrahima Konate will join Real Madrid from Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of June. As the club prepares for a possible managerial change, Perez announced plans to strengthen the defense with additional signings. Discussions are underway to finalize the club’s future direction, including the potential return of Jose Mourinho as manager. The official announcement will follow the outcome of the presidential election expected shortly.

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  • Ibrahima Konate signing confirmed for after his Liverpool contract ends.
  • Florentino Perez aims to add multiple defenders to the squad.
  • Jose Mourinho's return as manager remains a possibility.
  • Election results will determine immediate club decisions.
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  • 11:40 PMYahoo SportsFlorentino Perez confirms signing of Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate – “He will not be the only one”
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It has been a very busy week in the Real Madrid offices, but not only because of Sunday’s presidential election between Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme. Work is being done on making the necess...

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