Real Madrid don set sights on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté. The gist be sey Konaté contract with Liverpool go finish in 2026, and e no gree extend am—so Madrid dey ready to carry am go Spain next summer on free transfer or even now if Liverpool decide to sell am .
Na Why Konaté No Sign Renew?
- Contract issues – Liverpool package heavy on performance bonuses, Konaté wan better basic wage. Him reject their first offer fear say money no balance .
- Future plans – Konaté don dem want, e wan secure say him go play under Real Madrid or another big club. Dem don even talk say him fit just run contract finish then waka free .
Real Madrid Tactical Play
- Xabi Alonso just come as coach; after their 4‑0 Club World Cup yawa loss to PSG, e wan strengthen defence .
- Dem don already sign Alexander‑Arnold and Dean Huijsen, so Konaté go add more muscle .
- Madrid prefer zero-cost signings (like Alaba, Rüdiger, Mbappé), and Konaté fit continue that trend next year .
Liverpool Dey Put Price Tag
- Liverpool no wan carry risk of losing am free. Dem set about €50–60 m vibe if dem decide sell now .
- But Madrid no dey ready to pay all that; dem prefer to wait till 2026 for free (). Tension dey as Liverpool don give deadline make decision before window close ().
Swap Deal Drama
Liverpool sabi say Konaté fit run contract finish, so dem dey consider swap + cash offer: Konaté + £30 m to Real Madrid in exchange for winger Rodrygo . On the other hand, Madrid don take time dey wait so dem fit hold purse tight.
Konaté’s Mind Gist
- Dem report say him don tell Madrid sey him ready to join them .
- So if Madrid decide buy now, Liverpool no get full control; dem fit lose am for cheap ().
Implications for Both Clubs
- Liverpool: If dem sell now, dem go get money to replace am (e.g., buy Marc Guehi) . But if dem wait, risk say dem go lose am free and defensive pairing with Van Dijk injury go affect squad .
- Real Madrid: Dem go add a strong defender ready-made for top competition—without breaking bank if dem wait. But waiting mean dem fit suffer defensive shakiness early season .
Pidgin Summary
“Konaté don dey ticket to Bernabéu, but wahala be who go pay money now or wait till next year for free move.”
- Konaté no extend contract, ey wan Real.
- Madrid dey ready to buy now or take free in 2026.
- Liverpool dey price am around €50–60 m, dem get deadline.
- Swap deal talk go with Rodrygo + cash.
- Tension dey as both clubs dey play chess – who go move first?
Wetin Fit Happen Next?
- If Liverpool hold ground, Konaté fit run am till 2026 before move free.
- If Madrid wan, dem fit offer €50 m now or propose swap.
- Deadline near – this window go get hot climax before August close.