The transfer saga involving Ibrahima Konaté has taken a dramatic turn, with reports now confirming the player himself wants to join Real Madrid. This development has completely shifted the power dynamic in the negotiations.
While Liverpool were demanding a fee of €50 million for the French defender, Real Madrid are only willing to offer between €20 million and €25 million.
Furthermore, Real Madrid have sent a stark ultimatum to the Liverpool management, leveraging the player’s desire to leave and his contract situation. The message is clear: “Either accept our €20-25m offer for Konaté now, or you will lose him for free when his contract expires in the summer of 2026.”
This aggressive tactic puts Liverpool in an incredibly difficult position. They must now choose between selling a key asset for a fraction of their valuation, or risk losing him for nothing in two years while potentially holding onto an unhappy player. The leverage has now decisively shifted to Real Madrid and Konaté.