Ibrahima Konaté has become one of the most sought-after footballers on the continent. The French center-back from Liverpool has caught the attention of the top clubs, especially the two giants of Spain: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. His future is one of the most talked-about news stories ahead of next season.
Madrid has been closely following him for months, as they see Konaté as a top-level reinforcement for its defense. Meanwhile, Barça has also shown interest, which has caused some alarm among Madridists. However, it seems there's a detail that changes everything: Konaté has already made his choice clear.
There is only one destination: Bernabéu
According to various sources, Konaté has no doubts. Although Barcelona has tried to lure him, he only thinks about Real Madrid. The intermediaries from the white club have received clear messages: "He prefers to go to Real, he's made up his mind."
This fact shows that the center-back isn't swayed by offers. His priority is to wear white and play in one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. The excitement of signing for Madrid is so great that any other interest takes a back seat.
Mbappé, a push from Paris
Konaté himself has hinted at the influence of his teammates on his decision. In a recent interview on "Telefoot," the Frenchman joked about Kylian Mbappé's constant calls. "Yes, Kylian calls me every two hours," he said with a laugh, confirming the closeness and support of his compatriot in the idea of going to Madrid.
These hints reinforce that his move to Madrid isn't just a desire, but that it has the support of major football figures.
An operation that is getting closer
Currently, Konaté hasn't renewed his contract with Liverpool. This makes his signing a viable operation for Real Madrid, especially with the 2026 market in mind. The whites could take advantage of this situation to bring in a young center-back with great potential without having to pay an exorbitant fee.
Fabrizio Romano, a journalist specializing in transfers, confirmed that Konaté is on the white club's wish list. Meanwhile, the player hasn't hidden his interest and has sent clear messages about his goal: to play at Bernabéu.
Barça, out of the race
With Konaté's statements and Madrid's close monitoring, Barcelona seems to be out of the race. Its attempts to convince the player haven't worked. Everything indicates that the French center-back will wear white next season.
Real Madrid, with Florentino Pérez at the helm, is seriously considering this addition. Konaté would be a top-level reinforcement for a defense that aims to establish itself as one of the best in Europe.