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Mourinho has not yet left Benfica, but he may already have secured Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté for Real Madrid

Real Madrid continue to prepare for next season at full speed, and Florentino Pérez is said to have already secured one of the most sought-after signings for the team’s future. The move comes at a time when José Mourinho is still being linked with the "merengues" bench, a scenario that could pave the way for Marco Silva’s arrival at Benfica.

According to information reported by journalist Alberto Pereiro on Onda Cero, the Real Madrid president has reached an agreement with Ibrahima Konaté, the French international who is in the final stage of his contract with Liverpool and is on his way out of the English club. The centre-back was seen as one of the priorities to strengthen an area of the pitch that concerns the Madrid hierarchy.

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The deal becomes even more significant as it comes at a stage when Mourinho is said to have already carried out a detailed analysis of the Real Madrid squad. According to the newspaper AS, the Portuguese coach identified several weak positions and reportedly asked for reinforcements in defence, midfield and the full-back areas, considering it essential to increase the team’s competitiveness.

Konaté’s signing comes precisely as a response to one of those needs. At 27, the French international was being tracked by several European giants, including PSG, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United. However, Florentino Pérez is said to have beaten the competition and secured the player’s preference.

With the Real Madrid presidential elections scheduled for 7 June, Florentino continues to work on building the club’s next sporting project. At the same time, expectations remain around José Mourinho’s future, whose possible departure from Benfica still depends on events in Madrid.

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