Liverpool closing in on new deal for Ibrahima Konaté amid positive talks
Sports Updated: 10 April 2026 12:28 EAT
Liverpool French defender Ibrahima Konate
Liverpool are edging closer to securing a new long-term contract for French defender Ibrahima Konaté, with negotiations now understood to be in the final stages as both sides express optimism over reaching an agreement soon.
The Premier League club have been in discussions with the 25-year-old centre-back for an extended period, but talks have gathered pace in recent weeks as Liverpool push to secure his future at Anfield beyond his current deal.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that the player and club are now working through the final contractual details, including salary structure and performance-related terms, before an official agreement can be reached.
Konaté, who has become a key figure in Liverpool’s defensive line when fit, is said to be open to staying at the club and continuing his development under the current project at Anfield.
Liverpool’s urgency in finalising the deal has been driven by the defender’s contract situation, with his current terms entering their final phase and increasing the risk of losing him on a free transfer if no agreement is reached.
Earlier interest from Real Madrid had previously raised uncertainty around his future, but reports suggest the Spanish giants have stepped back from pursuing a move, easing pressure on Liverpool in the negotiations.
This development has strengthened Liverpool’s position, allowing the club to focus on finalising an extension rather than facing competition from Europe’s elite for his signature.
Both Liverpool and Konaté’s representatives are now believed to be confident that a breakthrough can be achieved soon, with optimism growing that an agreement could be announced in the near future.
While no deal has yet been officially signed, the situation is understood to be progressing positively, with Liverpool increasingly hopeful of tying down the defender to a new long-term contract at Anfield.
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