New Adventure! Ibrahima Konate closes in on Real Madrid move

Ibrahima Konate is reportedly on the verge of becoming a Real Madrid player, just days after his emotional departure from Liverpool was officially confirmed.

The 27-year-old centre-back leaves Anfield as a free agent this summer following a sudden breakdown in contract talks, paving the way for a lucrative switch to the Spanish giants.

Konate enjoyed five successful seasons at Liveclose, winning the Premier League title in 2025. The France international took to social media to express his shock and sadness regarding how his time on Merseyside concluded, having previously stated that an extension was close.

He joins Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson as the high-profile names to leave Liverpool this season.

An exclusive report from Onze Mondial claim Real Madrid have capitalised on the situation and reached a firm agreement to secure the highly sought-after defender on a free transfer.

Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool for a new adventure. (Photo by Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images)

Madrid have long been admirers of the powerhouse centre-back, and landing a player of his calibre without a transfer fee represents a massive coup. Personal terms are understood to be completely finalised between the European giants and the player’s representatives.

Konate is now expected to embark on a new challenge in La Liga after racking up 183 appearances in English football.

However, for the transfer to be made official, Florentino Perez must first earn re-election as the Madrid president.

The presidential election is scheduled to take place on Sunday, and its outcome will dictate the immediate future of Real Madrid’s transfer business.

Konate is currently preparing for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, and he’s expected to lead the backline for the France national team.