Ibrahima Konate closing in on new long-term Liverpool deal

Ibrahima Konate looks set to commit his future to Liverpool, with contract talks now at an advanced stage and only a few details left to iron out, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Both the club and the defender are already aligned on the main salary structure of the new agreement, signalling a strong desire on both sides to get it done.

The final discussions are focused on two key points: how long the new deal will run and the exact makeup of performance-related bonuses and add-ons. Those negotiations are still ongoing but are not expected to derail the extension, with optimism growing at Anfield that everything will soon be wrapped up.

Konate has also spoken publicly in recent days about being close to an agreement, reinforcing the sense that a resolution is near. Despite previous transfer rumours and interest from elsewhere, Liverpool are confident of securing the 26-year-old’s long-term future. Once signed, the new contract would underline Konate’s status as a central figure in Liverpool’s next era, giving the club stability at the heart of defence as they plan for the coming seasons.