Real Madrid to 'sign' Ibrahima Konate on free transfer after leaving Liverpool | OneFootball

The French defender’s contract expires at the end of the month and the Spanish giants are the favourites to sign him

Ibrahima Konate is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool.

That is according to reports in Spain, who claim there was talk of a contract extension for the Frenchman with the Reds, but an agreement could not be reached and therefore, he will depart when his deal officially expires on June 30.

It is predicated on the fact that Florentino Perez is re-elected as Real Madrid club president - the election is on Sunday and Perez is a heavy favourite, so the deal could be done in a matter of days as Konate prepares for the World cup with France.

The defender posted an emotional farewell message to Liverpool on his Instagram, including a tribute to Diogo Jota who tragically died last year and confirming that he was perhaps looking for a contract extension at the end of the season.

“Representing this club has been an honour,” Konate shared.

“We’ve shared incredible moments together… highs and lows, trophies, challenges, lifelong friendships, and heart breaking moments that will stay with us forever, none more painful than losing our brother Diogo.

“I am deeply saddened that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game.

“At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you.”