Ibrahima Konate rejects Liverpool contract extension amid Real Madrid interest

Center-back Ibrahima Konate has shown reluctance to extend his contract with Liverpool — a situation that has sparked speculation about his move to Real Madrid.

The French defender has built a solid reputation since joining from RB Leipzig four years ago — developing into one of the Premier League’s best center-backs.

During his career at Anfield, Konate has collected several prestigious titles:

• Premier League
• FA Cup
• League Cup

Despite his success with Liverpool, Konate’s contract will expire in summer 2026 — the 26-year-old player reportedly rejected the contract extension proposal offered by the club.