Liverpool send parting message to Ibrahima Konate as exit confirmed hours after Arne Slot sack

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Liverpool have issued a statement confirming Ibrahima Konate will leave the club this summerLiverpool have confirmed that Ibrahima Konate will leave the club when his contract expires this summer, with a parting message to the defender. “Liverpool FC can confirm Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer,” the statement read.“The centre-back will depart Anfield at the end of June, bringing his five-year spell with the Reds to a conclusion.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageKonate also issued a message of his own on Instagram following the news from Liverpool that he would be leaving the club this summer.The France international wrote: “Dear Liverpool, Five years ago, I arrived as a young player with big dreams. During the toughest moments, I gave everything I had for this badge.“To my teammates, coaches, staff and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for helping me grow every single day.“And to the supporters...

At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you.“From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go.“This isn’t an easy goodbye, but it’s time for a new challenge and a new chapter.