Recent reports from multiple sources have confirmed that French defender Ibrahima Konaté has rejected Liverpool’s first offer for a contract renewal. The 26-year-old’s current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2026.
The primary reason for the rejection is a disagreement over the proposed salary structure. According to sources, Konaté and his representatives were left “disappointed” with the offer from Liverpool, which was heavily weighted with performance-based incentives and bonuses. They are reportedly pushing for a higher guaranteed basic wage that reflects his crucial role in the team’s recent Premier League title triumph.
This situation has put Liverpool in a precarious position, as they are keen to avoid a repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold saga, which saw the right-back move to Real Madrid after entering the final stages of his contract.
Potential Destinations: Real Madrid and PSG on High Alert
While Ibrahima Konaté has not publicly stated a desire to leave Liverpool, the contract standoff has alerted several of Europe’s top clubs. The two most prominently mentioned destinations are:
- Real Madrid: The Spanish giants have a recent history of successfully acquiring top talent on free transfers, including Konaté’s former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold. They are reportedly monitoring the situation closely, with an eye on potentially signing the French defender for free if he does not renew his contract. From a Spanish source, when someone asked Xabi about Konate, he said that he would love to have him in his team.
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): As a Paris native and a childhood fan of the club, a move to PSG would be a logical step for Konaté. Reports indicate that the French champions are also prepared to wait and sign Konaté on a free transfer when his Liverpool contract expires.
Talks between Liverpool and Konaté’s representatives are expected to resume later in the summer. However, the club remains firm on its wage structure, creating uncertainty around the defender’s long-term future at Anfield.
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