France defender Ibrahima Konate is close to joining Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of June. Multiple reports say Konate is in advanced negotiations or expected to be announced by Real Madrid, with the move described as a free transfer. Sky Sports says the likelihood of the switch is increasing following confirmation of his Liverpool exit, while BBC News reports he is in talks with Real Madrid regarding a free-agent signing.
The Athletic adds that an agreement is in place and that Konate is expected to be announced, with his contract at Liverpool ending in late June. Other outlets describe the transition as Liverpool concluding and Konate then moving quickly to line up his next club. Separate reporting also characterizes the deal as a multi-year contract with Real Madrid, including claims of a four-year term that runs until 2030, citing sources close to negotiations.
While the timing of any official announcement is not consistent across reports, all accounts describe a move from Liverpool to Real Madrid as a free-agent signing in the summer window.
