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Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool

Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool
Channel News Asia Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:56 UTC 1 min read
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Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool June 18 : Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, the LaLiga club said on Thursday, securing the centre back on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, currently at the World Cup with France, joins from Liverpool after failing to agree a contract extension to remain at Anfield.

Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool June 18 : Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, the LaLiga club said on Thursday, securing the centre back on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, currently at the World Cup with France, joins from Liverpool after failing to agree a contract extension to remain at Anfield. He becomes one of Jose Mourinho's first signings since returning for a second spell in charge, alongside Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella. Konate spent five seasons at Liverpool after joining from RB Leipzig in 2021, making 183 appearances and playing a key role in their Premier League title-winning campaign in 2024-25, where he formed a strong partnership with captain Virgil van Dijk. During his time at the club, he also won two League Cups and the FA Cup, and finished runner-up in the Champions League in 2022.
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