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Konate is unlikely to follow Trent to Real Madrid in the summer of 2026. |
Real's move is seen as a positive signal for "The Kop" in their efforts to keep the French player. The source said Real Madrid directly and clearly informed Liverpool that they are not interested in signing Konate, ending speculation about the possibility of the midfielder moving to Santiago Bernabeu.
The 26-year-old centre-back's contract with Liverpool is about to expire. From January 1, he can negotiate and sign pre-contracts with foreign clubs when his current contract ends in the summer of 2026. However, Liverpool are still optimistic.
Negotiations began in 2023 and were then taken over by Director of Sport Richard Hughes, who took over on June 1, 2024. However, the final decision will largely depend on Konate's personal preference of whether to continue his career on Merseyside or seek a new challenge.
Real Madrid's withdrawal opens up a great opportunity for Liverpool to keep their defensive mainstay. "The Kop" hopes that Konate will commit long-term, thereby avoiding the risk of losing him as a free player, while affirming their ambition to stabilize the squad for the following seasons.
This season, Konate has been underperforming. Criticism towards the French centre-back has increased as he has been accused of making many defensive mistakes.
Source: https://znews.vn/thuong-vu-konate-real-madrid-ket-thuc-chong-vanh-post1606706.html
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