Liverpool issue brief Ibrahima Konate statement as star's free transfer confirmed

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesIbrahima Konate’s departure from Liverpool has been confirmed, with the club releasing a short statement as the France international prepares for a free transferLiverpool has confirmed Ibrahima Konate will leave the club on a free transfer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has confirmed the departure of defender Ibrahima Konate with the Frenchman set to leave Anfield on a free transfer.A statement by the club read: "Liverpool FC can confirm Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer. The center-back will depart Anfield at the end of June, bringing his five-year spell with the Reds to a conclusion."Signed from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021, Konate made a total of 183 appearances and scored seven goals.

The France international will leave with a Premier League winner’s medal for his role in Liverpool’s 2024-25 title triumph, as well as successes in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup (twice) and FA Community Shield."Konate will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for the contribution he made and everyone at the club wishes him the best for the future."There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @‌Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.