Konate has returned from his compassionate leave in excellent form following his tour de force in the 4-1 win over Newcastle with another strong performance in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Sunderland.
It serves as a reminder of the quality of Liverpool’s number 5, who, by Arne Slot’s own admission, has fought for consistency throughout the campaign so far.
That this could be his last season at Anfield remains a looming cloud, with no breakthrough yet in the ongoing talks between the club and Konate’s camp.
Contract details of Ibrahima Konate
| Wage | ~£150,000 per week |
| Expiration date | June 30, 2026 |
| Extension status | Discussions are ongoing |
| Clubs linked | Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain |
However The AthleticsJames Pearce reports that Liverpool are still hopeful of reaching an agreement with the Frenchman before his term expires on June 30, 2026.
Sources point to the late deals with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah last season, with both players signing new contracts in April – two months before their previous contracts expired.
Furthermore, there is no indication that Konate is even about to move elsewhere, especially as Real Madrid have already told Liverpool they are not interested in a free transfer.
However, it is noted that unlike Van Dijk and Salah, the 26-year-old has not publicly expressed his desire to stay and is in a more lucrative position when negotiating a potential move elsewhere.
If Konate were to join another club when his Liverpool contract expires, it would almost certainly be more financially beneficial than if he signed an extension.
That is one of the main reasons why the Reds pulled out of the hunt for Marc Guehi last month, as the package for the final months of his Crystal Palace contract would have included these improved personal terms plus a significant transfer fee.
The failure to sign Guehi last summer only increases Liverpool’s need to determine Konate’s future, regardless of their £60m deal to sign compatriot Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes this summer.
With Giovanni Leoni currently sidelined with a long-term cruciate ligament injury and Joe Gomez sidelined with fitness issues, while also being deployed at right-back, Slot’s only consistent options at centre-back are Van Dijk and Konate.
Seeing Konate leave, even if Jacquet arrives, would be a major blow for Liverpool and the hope will be that he remains as a long-term starter while the next generation gets established.
Frequently Asked Questions: Ibrahima Konate Contract Latest
When does Ibrahima Konate’s current contract expire?
Konate’s contract expires June 30, 2026. This means that he is currently in the final months of his contract and has been eligible to discuss a pre-contractual agreement with foreign clubs since January 1.
What did Arne Slot say about the negotiations?
The head coach confirmed earlier this month that Liverpool and the Frenchman are ‘still in discussions’. Slot remains tight-lipped and states that these conversations will “remain private” until there is official news to share with fans.
Where do Liverpool stand when it comes to a possible extension?
The club remains hopeful of an agreement for two main reasons. First of all, they point to Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, both of whom only signed an extension in April last year. Secondly, there is currently no indication that Konate is close to a move elsewhere.
Is there interest from other clubs?
Real Madrid and PSG have been closely linked all season, although recent reports from The Athletic suggest the Spanish giants are not currently interested. However, his availability on a potential free transfer still makes him a prime target for Europe’s elite.
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