Ibrahima Konate 'set to leave Liverpool' after contract talks break down

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SportFootballIbrahima KonateLiverpool had been in talks with Ibrahima Konate for a number of months ahead of the expiry of his contract on June 30, but he's been unable to agree a new dealIbrahima Konate is reportedly set to LEAVE Liverpool after failing to agree a new contract. Prior to the end of the season, Konate indicated that he was close to signing a new contract and stated that he wanted to remain on Merseyside."For sure there is a big chance I'm here next season," he said in April.

"This is what I always wanted.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition today"I'm waiting to sort the contract but when everything is sorted you will have to ask (sporting director) Richard Hughes what I said to him in September, November and he's going to say something to make everyone quiet."Yes (it's taken a long time) but this is a negotiation. With Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah last season it was exactly the same, I think they signed the contract in April and this is maybe how the club want it."Should Liverpool have kept Ibrahima Konate?

Have your say in the comments section.Real Madrid were heavily linked with signing Konate on a free but talk of a move went quiet after his poor start to the season. The Reds will also have Giovanni Leoni to call on after his debut season was ravaged by injury, restricting him to just one appearance.But with Van Dijk's contract expiring in June 2027, coupled with Robertson's departure and Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving last summer, the Liverpool backline is undergoing a major transformation.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.