BREAKING: Liverpool send parting message to Ibrahima Konate as exit confirmed hours after Arne Slot sack

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SportFootballIbrahima KonateLiverpool have issued a statement confirming Ibrahima Konate will leave the club this summerLiverpool have confirmed that Ibrahima Konate will leave the club when his contract expires this summer, with a parting message to the defender. Konate’s contract with the Reds runs out at the end of June, and there has been growing speculation about whether or not the centre-back will put pen to paper on an extension.Konate joined Liverpool in the summer of 2021 from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £36million, and has since gone on to make 183 appearances for the Reds.Despite there being reports earlier this year that an extension could be close to being agreed, Konate will instead leave Liverpool as a free agent when his contract expires.Liverpool confirmed the news on Sunday evening with a statement, as well as a message to Konate offering their appreciation.“Liverpool FC can confirm Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer,” the statement read.“The centre-back will depart Anfield at the end of June, bringing his five-year spell with the Reds to a conclusion.“Signed from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021, Konate made a total of 183 appearances and scored seven goals.“The France international will leave with a Premier League winner’s medal for his role in Liverpool’s 2024-25 title triumph, as well as successes in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup (twice) and FA Community Shield.“Konate will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for the contribution he made and everyone at the club wishes him the best for the future.”There will be more to follow.We'll bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.

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