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Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool

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  • Real Madrid has signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool, with the player agreeing to a deal until June 2030.
  • The 27-year-old center-back joins manager Jose Mourinho's squad after failing to reach a contract extension with Liverpool.
  • Konate spent five seasons at Liverpool, making 183 appearances and contributing to their 2024-25 Premier League title win.

Real Madrid has secured the signing of French defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, the LaLiga club announced Thursday. The center-back has agreed to a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2030.

The 27-year-old joins from Liverpool, where he spent five seasons after arriving from RB Leipzig in 2021. Konate's move to Real Madrid marks one of Jose Mourinho's initial signings since his return for a second spell as manager, alongside Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.

During his tenure at Anfield, Konate made 183 appearances and played a crucial role in Liverpool's Premier League title-winning campaign in the 2024-25 season. He formed a strong defensive partnership with captain Virgil van Dijk. His trophy cabinet also includes two League Cups and an FA Cup, though he finished as a runner-up in the Champions League in 2022.

Konate was unavailable to agree a contract extension with Liverpool, prompting his departure. He is currently with the French national team at the World Cup.

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