Ibrahima Konate sends farewell message after confirmed Liverpool exit news
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate posted a farewell message on social media after a confirmed exit from the club.
Konate has been a key part of Liverpool’s defensive success this season, with the side keeping a league-high 14 clean sheets.
The Frenchman didn’t feature in the recent 3-1 loss to Chelsea, where his replacement Jarell Quansah scored an own goal.
Despite his consistent performances, Konate’s form and unresolved contract situation have sparked speculation.
Football Insider reported that Real Madrid have shown serious interest in Konate, with his current deal at Anfield set to expire next summer.
Amid all the noise surrounding his future, another Liverpool player has now broken their silence over their own position at the club.
Ibrahima Konate sends heartfelt message to Alexander-Arnold after Liverpool exit confirmed
Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with a move to Real Madrid now reportedly on the verge of completion.
Following the announcement, Konate posted a touching message to the right-back on Instagram, writing: “All the best my brother, God bless you.”
Alexander-Arnold has remained a key player for Liverpool this season despite speculation surrounding his future, making 42 appearances across all competitions.
However, his relationship with some supporters has soured throughout the season with rumours of his departure, with Liverpool fans criticising Alexander-Arnold’s recent performance against Chelsea.
Still, the Englishman has delivered solid output again this term, scoring four goals and providing eight assists while clocking over 3,000 minutes.
| Club statistics | Liverpool |
| Appearances | 352 |
| Goals | 23 |
| Assists | 92 |
Liverpool set to open contract talks with Konate amid Real Madrid interest
With new contracts already agreed for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, the Reds appear ready to prioritise securing Konate’s future next.
Football Insider revealed that Liverpool are preparing to enter negotiations with Konate despite growing interest from Real Madrid.
The club are keen to avoid a repeat of this season’s uncertainty, which saw several key players enter the final year of their deals—culminating in Alexander-Arnold’s confirmed exit on a free.
Despite their intention to offer a new contract, Football Insider previously reported in March that Konate could still leave Liverpool if terms can’t be agreed, with the club considering cashing in to raise funds.
Losing both Konate and Alexander-Arnold in the same summer would be a major blow for boss Arne Slot, but all eyes are now on how the club handles Konate’s future.