Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has yet to commit his long-term future to the club.
However, Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Liverpool are confident of agreeing on a new deal with the player. He has added that ‘negotiations are advancing well’, and the two parties are likely to reach an agreement.
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Liverpool need to keep Ibrahima Konate
The 26-year-old has been a key player for Liverpool since joining the club, and keeping him at the club for the long term would be ideal. Liverpool have been quite poor defensively this season, and they cannot afford to weaken the team in the summer.
Also, losing a player like him on a free transfer would have been a devastating blow.
Meanwhile, the French International has not been at his best this season and needs to improve his performance. With his long-term future sorted, it is fair to assume that the 26-year-old will be able to focus on his football and recapture his peak form.
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Our sources on Konate and Real Madrid
Real Madrid were interested in signing the Liverpool defender, but they informed the player that they would not be advancing with their pursuit. The defender is open to extending his stay at the Premier League club now, and the two parties are expected to formalise the agreement soon.
The situation will come as a huge boost for Liverpool. They are going through a rough patch, and the fact that a key player is willing to commit to the club long-term will certainly lift the team’s spirits.