Transfer window: Real Madrid shuts the door on Ibrahima Konaté

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·28 novembre 2025

Transfer window: Real Madrid shuts the door on Ibrahima Konaté

Ibrahima Konaté

The decision is final at Real Madrid: the Ibrahima Konaté case will not come to fruition. Los Blancos have definitively closed the door.

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French defender Ibrahima Konaté will not be heading to Real Madrid next summer. According to information from The Athletic on Friday, the Spanish club has officially abandoned its pursuit of the French center-back and has informed Liverpool of its decision. Real Madrid had long considered signing the French international, but this move has not been a priority for several weeks now.

Furthermore, Konaté's recent performances have likely cooled Madrid's interest for good, with the club now expected to focus on his compatriot Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich). Meanwhile, Liverpool continues discussions with the player's representatives regarding an extension to his contract, which expires next June.

🚨🇫🇷 Real Madrid have informed Liverpool that they won’t proceed with Ibrahima Konaté deal for 2026. After having Konaté on shortlist for long time, deal off — reports @TheAthleticFC. Konaté, still discussing new deal at Liverpool. Proposal on the table, no final decision yet.
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