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Konaté Nears Real Madrid Move After Leaving Liverpool; Four-Year Deal Agreed Verbally
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Konaté Nears Real Madrid Move After Leaving Liverpool; Four-Year Deal Agreed Verbally

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French national team defender Ibrahima Konaté is reportedly close to joining Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool.
  • Sources indicate a verbal agreement for a four-year contract is in place.
  • The transfer is expected to be finalized after Florentino Pérez secures re-election as Real Madrid president.

French national team center-back Ibrahima Konaté is reportedly nearing a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, having recently parted ways with English club Liverpool. The transfer market is buzzing with news that a verbal agreement for a four-year contract has been reached between the player and the Spanish club.

This potential signing is closely linked to the upcoming presidential elections at Real Madrid. According to European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, the official announcement of Konaté's move is anticipated to follow Florentino Pérez's victory in the presidential election, scheduled for July 7.

Konaté's departure from Liverpool marks the end of his five-year tenure with the Premier League club. His potential arrival at Real Madrid signals a significant reinforcement for the club's defense, should the presidential election outcome pave the way for the deal's completion.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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