# Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool “Still Have the Opportunity” to Secure Konaté’s Future
Liverpool’s summer window ended with significant reinforcements across midfield and attack, but one pressing concern remains unsolved — the future of **Ibrahima Konaté**. The 26-year-old French defender, widely regarded as a cornerstone of Arne Slot’s backline, is now in the final year of his contract. This means that by **January 1, 2026**, he will be…