Ibrahima Konate 'set to leave Liverpool' this summer as Reds fail to reach agreement
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Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool this summer with the defender's contract at Anfield coming to an end 21:37, Thu, May 28, 2026 Updated: 21:53, Thu, May 28, 2026 Ibrahima Konate is reportedly set to leave Liverpool this smm (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Ibrahima Konate is reportedly set to leave Liverpool as the defender's contract at Anfield comes to an end.
The radio station talkSPORT reported on Thursday night that the Frenchman is to depart the Reds.Konate's contract is winding down this summer and it was reported that the 27-year-old would be signing a long-term deal. Read our Privacy PolicyKonate's potential exit signals further change at Liverpool with Salah and Robertson's respective exits coming hot on the heels of the departures of fellow 2024/25 Premier League title winners Trent Alexander-Arnold, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz a year ago.It also thrusts Liverpool into the market for a centre-back this summer when their main priority is signing a winger.
Only as recently as last month did the defender hint a new contract was in the offing after speaking to Reds sporting director Richard Hughes."To be fair, there are many things people have said but for a long time we have spoken with the club and we are close to an agreement," he said."I think everyone wished for that for as long as possible but we are in a good way. For sure there is a big chance I’m here next season, this is what I always wanted."I'm waiting to sort the contract but when everything is sorted you will have to ask Richard what I said to him in September, November and he’s going to say something to make everyone quiet.Konate's father passed away in January and the defender spoke after the 2-1 win at Everton in April about how it affected him."It was a tough year and I think if everyone knew exactly what happened to me, they could understand many things, which kind of sacrifices I've done for this club," he added."Right now we focus on the end of the season and make sure we are qualified for the Champions League and after we take the time to talk about the season because it’s going to be a big part of my story and it's sad in one part."