Liverpool improves renewal proposal for Konaté to forget desire to sign with Real Madrid
In response to growing interest from Real Madrid, Liverpool has improved its contract extension offer to Ibrahima Konaté, hoping to retain the French defender beyond 2026. According to journalist Santi Aouna, the Reds recently submitted a revised proposal after their initial renewal attempt failed to meet the player’s expectations.
Real Madrid Interest Raises Stakes
Konaté, 26, is reportedly dissatisfied with the terms offered in earlier negotiations, feeling that his role in Liverpool’s recent successes particularly their Premier League title-winning campaign justifies a more lucrative deal. With his current contract set to expire in June 2026, European giants are circling.
Real Madrid, in particular, remains highly interested. Los Blancos have already explored creative options including player swaps to bring Konaté to the Santiago Bernabéu. While PSG also showed brief interest, their pursuit has cooled.
Defender Open to Madrid Move
Sources suggest Konaté is keen to play for Real Madrid and is even contemplating running down his current deal to join the Spanish club on a free transfer in 2026. Despite Liverpool’s determination to hold on to the center-back, the player’s future remains uncertain if contract talks don’t progress.
The Merseyside club, aware of the defender’s ambitions, is doing everything possible to close the gap and finalize an extension.
Current Salary and Situation
According to Capology, Konaté earns £6 million per year (approx. R$44 million) at Anfield. The new terms offered by Liverpool have not been disclosed but are reportedly a significant improvement on the previous offer.
The situation is one to watch closely as Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, aims to build a solid defensive foundation for the upcoming season while fending off interest from Madrid.
