Liverpool forced to hand over $23M to Real Madrid just as Ibrahima Konate leaves
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool is having to hand over millions to rivals Real Madrid to seal another transfer, which may frustrate some fans after recent interactions between the two teamsLiverpool is set to pay Real Madrid money through a transfer fee this summer(Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))Liverpool is being forced to hand over $23 million to rivals Real Madrid as part of the club's latest transfer deal, in a potentially frustrating boost for Los Blancos this summer.It comes as the Reds have ramped up the transfer business for the window, with the recruitment team keen to give new head coach Andoni Iraola every chance of succeeding with a refreshed roster of players. Some have been by choice, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson making way to bring in some fresh energy within some key areas of the team.Others haven't.
Liverpool was unable to agree a new contract with Ibrahima Konate, despite the Frenchman claiming a deal was close back in April, with the defender set to join Real Madrid in another free transfer swoop.It is the second of such a deal in the space of a year, as Los Blancos made the controversial move for Trent Alexander-Arnold last summer, which was met with plenty of backlash and criticism from Liverpool fans.Those moves have only deepened a growing rivalry between the Reds and Real Madrid, which has bubbled away from previous encounters in the Champions League.There may be some frustration, as a result, that Liverpool is having to hand over $23 million to the Spanish side as a result of the transfer deal to sign Victor Munoz.Victor Munoz is set to join Liverpool this summer from Osasuna(Image: (Photo by Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images))The 22-year-old came through the club's youth team and even made two senior appearances under Xabi Alonso, before leaving for Osasuna last summer in a deal worth roughly $5.6 million.That contract included a $46 million release clause, which has now been triggered by Liverpool, but that in itself includes a 50 percent sell-on clause to Real Madrid.Spanish outlet AS reports that Jose Mourinho's club is in line for the cash boost, as the return of the manager comes with some big spending in the market.It comes as a potentially frustrating side-effect of Liverpool's transfer deal, but one that the club ultimately won't care too much about.In Munoz, the Reds are landing a young player with plenty of potential to grow further after a breakthrough season in La Liga with Osasuna.He brings the pace and energy that is needed in Iraola 's team for his pressing style of play, while he has also shown a versatility that could prove useful as well.It remains to be seen whether Munoz will live up to that $46 million price tag, but it could end up being the bargain of the summer.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCReal Madrid CFIbrahima KonatéTrent Alexander-ArnoldTransfersVictor Munoz