Acquisition of the French defender, who is currently at the World Cup, is a key signing by new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end of his contract at Anfield.
Los Blancos and centre-back Konate “reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030,” said the Spanish giants in a statement.
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end of list Konate, 27, moved to Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig, playing 183 times and winning the Premier League in 2025 and the FA Cup in 2022, among other silverware.
The defender, currently at the World Cup with France, joins a Real side already reinforced this summer by the arrival of Jose Mourinho as coach, as well as the signings of Spain left-back Marc Cucurella and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva.
Los Blancos have also been linked with Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries, as they overhaul their squad after going two consecutive seasons without a major trophy.
Real have renewed the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger until 2027, after Dani Carvajal and David Alaba left the club at the end of their contracts at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Al Jazeera EnglishState / PublicCenter3 days agoReal Madrid has signed French defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on a four-year deal, which will last until June 30, 2030. Konate, who is currently participating in the World Cup with France, joined Real Madrid following the club's recent reinforcements, including the appointment of coach Jose Mourinho and the signings of Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva. Konate previously played for Liverpool since 2021, making 183 appearances and winning the Premier League in 2025 and the FA Cup in 2022.
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