Ibrahima Konate 'finalizing' Real Madrid contract as Liverpool faces transfer repeat

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Ibrahima Konate is closing in on a four-year agreement with Real Madrid, after confirming he would leave Liverpool after talks over a contract extension fell throughIbrahima Konate is finalizing a contract agreement with Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is preparing to lose a second defender to Real Madrid in 12 months, with Ibrahima Konate set to follow Trent Alexander-Arnold to the Spanish capital.Konate announced on social media that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract, which expires June 30. Konate had been the subject of interest from Chelsea, but is closing in on Madrid.According to Spanish outlet AS, Konate has verbally agreed to a four-year deal with Madrid.

Alvaro Arbeloa, another former Liverpool player, took charge on an interim basis.Konate will join Trent Alexander-Arnold at Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Despite choosing to leave Liverpool, Konate said it wasn't an easy decision, but he wanted a fresh start. During the toughest moments, I gave everything I had for this badge.Liverpool will be forced to sign another defender in the summer(Image: Getty Images)"To my teammates, coaches, staff, and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for helping me grow every single day.

I am deeply saddened now that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game."At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything."I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go.