Real Madrid signs Ibrahima Konaté on four-year contract from Liverpool
13 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:44 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Real Madrid announced the signing of Ibrahima Konaté on a four-year contract on June 18, 2026. The 27-year-old French centre-back joins the Spanish club as a free agent after his contract with Liverpool expired. During his five seasons at Liverpool, Konaté played 183 matches and contributed to several title wins, including the Premier League and FA Cup. He is currently participating in the FIFA World Cup with the France national team. This signing marks Madrid's third acquisition this summer, following Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva.
- •Konaté signs a four-year deal until June 30, 2030.
- •He becomes the third signing for Real Madrid this summer.
- •Konaté will officially join Madrid after July 1.
- •He previously won the Premier League and FA Cup with Liverpool.
- •Real Madrid aims to rebuild after two seasons without trophies.
- 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — OFFICIAL: Real Madrid sign Konaté
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
- 10:05 AMBBC Sport — Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid announce the signing of Ibrahima Konaté
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool; French defender signs until 2030
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Ibrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid signs France defender Ibrahima Konaté to 4-year deal
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Ibrahima Konaté completes Real Madrid move
"Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end of his contract at Anfield.Real have renewed the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger until 2027, after Dani Carvajal and David Alaba left the club at the end of their contracts at the Santiago Bernabeu. rbs/bc
"Real Madrid have announced the signing of French defender Ibrahima Konaté, who joins the club as a free agent on a four-year deal. Real Madrid C. F. and Ibrahima Konaté have reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030.Source: Realmadrid.com Konaté will bring […]
"Real Madrid says it has reached a deal with Ibrahima Konaté to sign the France defender to a four-year contract. The Spanish powerhouse announced the deal on Thursday while the central defender is with his national team at the World Cup. Konaté was a free agent after his deal with Liverpool expired.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:44 AMOFFICIAL: Real Madrid sign Konaté
Real Madrid have announced the signing of French defender Ibrahima Konaté, who joins the club as a free agent on a four-year deal. Real Madrid C. F. and Ibrahima Konaté have reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030.Source: Realmadrid.com Konaté will bring […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:07 AMKonate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
Real Madrid agree a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool at the end of June.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 10:05 AMKonate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
Real Madrid agree a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool at the end of June.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:35 AMReal Madrid announce the signing of Ibrahima Konaté
Real Madrid have announced the signing of Ibrahima Konaté on a four-year deal.The French centre-back left Liverpool on the end of his contract this summer after five seasons with the club in which he...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:35 AMReal Madrid sign Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool; French defender signs until 2030
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool.The France international has signed a four-year contract with the Spanish side and will officially become a ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:33 AMIbrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid
Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end of his contract at Anfield.Real have renewed the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger until 2027, after Dani Carvajal and David Alaba left the club at the end of their contracts at the Santiago Bernabeu. rbs/bc
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:30 AMReal Madrid signs France defender Ibrahima Konaté to 4-year deal
Real Madrid says it has reached a deal with Ibrahima Konaté to sign the France defender to a four-year contract. The Spanish powerhouse announced the deal on Thursday while the central defender is with his national team at the World Cup. Konaté was a free agent after his deal with Liverpool expired.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:15 AMOfficial | Ibrahima Konaté completes Real Madrid move
Ibrahima Konaté (27) has completed a free transfer to Real Madrid, the club confirmed on Thursday. The move comes following the expiry of his contract at Liverpool.Konaté was a mainstay in the Liver...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:15 AMConfirmed: Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract until 2030
The official announcements keep on coming at Real Madrid. After confirming the signings of Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva, as well as the contract renewal of Antonio Rudiger in recent days, the Spa...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:10 AM🚨 Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konaté after Liverpool exit
Real Madrid have announced another big signing as part of their summer revolution with the acquisition of Ibrahima Konaté.The 27-year-old, who is currently at the World Cup with France, was available...
- Sky Sports—Real Madrid confirm Konate signing
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of defender Ibrahima Konate.
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