Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konaté is reportedly considering a move away from Anfield once his current contract concludes. According to recent reports, the 26-year-old defender is keen to seek a new challenge elsewhere in his career.
Konaté initially joined Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig, signing a five-year deal that is set to expire in the summer of 2026. Since his arrival, the Paris FC academy product has developed into one of Europe`s premier central defenders and has become a consistent presence in Didier Deschamps` France national squad.
Despite his importance to the team, discussions regarding a potential contract extension have apparently not resulted in a breakthrough agreement. Sources suggest that Konaté is prepared to let his existing contract run its full course, leading to a departure from Liverpool as a free agent in 2026.
A number of prominent European clubs are said to be closely following Konaté`s contract situation. Among the interested parties are major names such as FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid.
Reports indicate that Konaté`s preferred destination, should he leave, would be Real Madrid. This move is speculated to potentially involve a reunion with former Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is also mentioned in the report as having joined the Spanish capital club after his Liverpool contract expired. [Note: The information regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold joining Real Madrid is included as per the original source text, despite not reflecting current reality.]
