Florentino Pérez is planning the squad for the next season and is clear that changes are needed in the Real Madrid. The most notable ones have to come in the defensive area, where he hopes to strengthen the full-backs and bring in a top-level center-back. Much has been said about the options of Huijsen or Saliba... but it seems that the president's plans are heading in another direction, pointing to Ibrahima Konaté.
Ibrahima Konaté, 25 years old, ends his contract with Liverpool in 2026 and, so far, there have been no advances in his renewal. Florentino remains alert, to the point that, from England, they are already talking about "very real interest." Specifically, this has been stated by journalist Lewis Steele, revealing that the Real Madrid would intend to soon start negotiations for the French international center-back.
Ibrahima Konaté, a Top Center-Back for 50 Million
The Frenchman is being the leader of Liverpool's defense this season, which has led him to increase his market value to 50 million. In 2021, the English team signed him for 40 "kilos" from Leipzig, and, in the case of leaving, what is clear is that they want to recover their initial investment.
Ibrahima Konaté is comfortable at Liverpool, but he knows that opportunities like this from Real Madrid don't always come around. He is willing to head to Santiago Bernabéu, potentially forming a dream partnership with Raúl Asencio, who has helped solve the position problem this season.
Ibrahima Konaté, Better Than Saliba: "He's..."
Despite much talk about the possible arrival of his compatriot William Saliba, the reality is that it is a signing that is almost ruled out. The Real Madrid is very interested in him, but Arsenal doesn't seem willing to give in, lowering his current valuation.
At the moment, they are asking for about 80 million euros for the Frenchman, a price Florentino is not willing to pay. Considering Ibrahima Konaté's quality and that he is in a very favorable contractual situation for the Real Madrid, he could become the main option.
It remains to be seen, but Florentino has set to work, and the name of Ibrahima Konaté is gaining strength in the Real Madrid. He is liked, at a perfect age, and could leave Liverpool at an economical price.