Ibrahima Konate 'makes decision on next club' as Liverpool exit agreed

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Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool this summer on a free transfer. 15:10, Fri, May 29, 2026 Updated: 15:11, Fri, May 29, 2026 Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool this summer (Image: Getty)Despite months of negotiating, Ibrahima Konate is expected to leave Liverpool at the end of his current contract.

The Reds were unable to agree a deal with the Frenchman, meaning Konate will become the latest Liverpool star to leave on a free transfer.It’s thrown Liverpool’s transfer plans into chaos just days after the season ended, with the 20-time champions now in need of a replacement. That’s according to French outlet L’Equipe, who report that Konate doesn’t want the uncertainty hanging over him during the tournament.It’s suggested that Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Konate’s situation and could be tempted into making a move.

The Anfield outfit had been confident of striking a deal for Konate, but ultimately an agreement wasn’t able to be reached, leaving the Paris-born star free to pick his next club.Speaking last month, he explained: "I think everyone wished for that for as long as possible, but we are in a good way.Ibrahima Konate has played his final match for Liverpool (Image: Getty)“For sure, there is a big chance I’m here next season. But indeed, as you say, you knew what the answer was going to be."Liverpool have been linked with a return for Jarell Quansah, who joined Bayer Leverkusen as part of a £35million move last summer.