Reports suggest that Konaté has informed Real Madrid of his desire to join them on a free transfer once his current Liverpool contract expires next summer. Although the Spanish giants recently signed his former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold—reportedly paying Liverpool £10 million to release him early—they have a long-standing history of acquiring top players under similar circumstances. Notable examples include Kylian Mbappé, David Alaba, and Antonio Rüdiger, all of whom joined the club without transfer fees.
According to Sky Sports Switzerland, Konaté has clearly communicated his wish to make the switch to the Santiago Bernabéu. Meanwhile, ongoing contract extension talks with Liverpool have failed to produce a breakthrough. Reports from the previous month indicated that the French defender was dissatisfied with Liverpool’s latest offer, which was heavily based on performance-related incentives rather than a solid guaranteed salary—something Konaté is reportedly seeking.
After Liverpool’s final Premier League match of the season, Konaté publicly addressed the growing speculation. He insisted that much of what was being circulated online was incorrect. He clarified that he hadn’t made any demands from Liverpool but merely responded to what the club had proposed. He voiced his frustration at the misleading stories and stated that he was never particularly close to agreeing on a new contract.
Despite the uncertainty, Konaté reaffirmed his commitment to the club, expressing how pleased he was to be at Liverpool—especially after lifting the Premier League title. He also shared his ambition to take on more responsibility within the team and continue achieving success. Although conversations about his future are still in progress, the outcome remains uncertain at this stage.
