Ibrahima Konaté is prepared to leave Liverpool, with the defender reportedly rejecting the club’s contract extension offer and open to a free transfer next summer.
Konaté, who has Malian and Guinean heritage, is entering the final year of his deal at Anfield and is said to be disappointed by the terms presented in Liverpool’s renewal proposal.
The 26-year-old is now willing to see out the remaining months of his contract before exploring options elsewhere.
According to Foot Mercato, the French international has no intention of signing a new deal under current conditions and could exit on a Bosman at the end of the 2025–26 season.
His stance has triggered immediate interest from top European clubs, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain monitoring the situation closely.
Both clubs are reportedly prepared to wait until January to formally approach Konaté’s representatives about a pre-contract agreement, in line with FIFA regulations.
Sources close to the player suggest that a move to Real Madrid would be his preferred choice, as the Spanish giants continue to rebuild their backline for the future.
Konaté joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 and quickly established himself as a reliable partner to Virgil van Dijk.
However, injury setbacks and increased competition in defence have disrupted his rhythm, and it now appears his long-term future lies away from Merseyside.
Liverpool, under head coach Arne Slot, may be forced to consider a summer sale to avoid losing the player for free.
