🚨 He couldn’t even say goodbye: Liverpool confirm star exit | OneFootball

Liverpool FC must cope with another high-profile departure. Today, the Reds officially announced that center-back Ibrahima Konaté will be leaving the club.

The French defender has been an important part of the team over the past five years and celebrated numerous successes at Anfield. His biggest titles include the Premier League championship in the 2024/25 season as well as winning the FA Cup. In addition, Konaté won the Carabao Cup twice and also lifted the FA Community Shield with Liverpool.

However, a contract extension could not be agreed. The club and player were unable to reach an agreement on continuing their partnership, so Konaté is now leaving the club as a free agent.

At the same time as the official announcement, the defender released a personal message to the Liverpool fans. In it, he explained that the decision to leave the club on a free transfer had only recently been finalized.

“I am deeply saddened that I didn’t have the opportunity to say goodbye to all of you at the last game,” wrote Konaté. “At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my last time wearing this shirt in front of you.”

At present, the defensive star is being linked with a move to Bayern or Real. 

What do you think? Where will Konaté end up? Would he be a good fit for the German record champions? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

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