Ibrahima Konaté close to joining Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool
French defender Ibrahima Konaté is very close to joining Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool as a free agent. Despite having finalized personal terms, his signing depends on the re-election of the president of the Spanish club.
By Diego Ríos
June 9, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Ibrahima Konaté, French international defender, is one step away from completing his transfer to Real Madrid after confirming his departure from Liverpool. The 27-year-old leaves Anfield as a free agent after negotiations to renew his contract suddenly broke down. During his time at Liverpool, Konaté enjoyed five successful seasons, winning several major titles, including the Premier League title in 2025.
After the official confirmation of his departure, the defender expressed his surprise and sadness on social networks, since he had previously mentioned that he was close to extending his contract. His farewell comes in a context where other club icons, such as Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson, received emotional tributes in the last match against Brentford; However, Konaté did not have the opportunity to properly say goodbye to the fans before his contract expired.
According to an exclusive report from Onze Mondial, Real Madrid has taken advantage of this situation and reached a firm agreement to sign the coveted defender at no cost. The Spanish giants have long been admirers of Konaté, and landing a player of his caliber without paying a transfer fee represents a huge win for the club. It is understood that personal terms are now fully finalized between the player and the club, with the defender eager to take on a new challenge in La Liga after amassing 183 appearances in English football.
However, the conclusion of this high-profile transfer depends on an internal political matter in Spain. For the agreement to be officially confirmed, Florentino Pérez must be re-elected as president of the club. This crucial presidential vote is scheduled for Sunday, and its outcome will dictate the immediate future of Real Madrid's transfer operations. Although a change in leadership is unlikely, Konaté will have to wait for the voting process to complete before signing his lucrative contract with the meringues.
Meanwhile, his immediate focus is on international duty with the French national team. Konaté is currently preparing for this summer's FIFA World Cup, aiming to be a pillar in Les Bleus' defense and lead the team to global glory. Once his international campaign concludes, an official announcement and presentation in Madrid is expected to mark the beginning of this exciting new chapter in his career.
