Liverpool make massive announcement they will soon come to regret - opinion

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Liverpool have announced that Ibrahima Konate will officially part ways with the club upon the expiry of his contract. The French defender’s contract expires on 30 June, which will allow him to leave the club for free.

He joins Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson as Liverpool’s free transfer this summer, which has to be considered a failure. In a statement on the official LFC website, the club said: “Liverpool FC can confirm Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer.

“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.” ?? @LFC pic.twitter.com/5c4ZPtEMqF — Ibrahima Konate (@IbrahimaKonate_) May 31, 2026 Liverpool are making a mistake just like they did with Luis Diaz Last season, Liverpool were in a similar situation to the one they now find themselves in. Although Liverpool nearly doubled the £37.5m they paid to sign Diaz from Porto in January 2022, they lost a player who helped deliver the club’s 20th league title.