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Ibrahima Konate’s Liverpool future has been an enormous speaking level of late, and Reds supporters might not really feel too assured after some new feedback from him.
The Frenchman was wonderful within the 1-0 win at dwelling to Arsenal earlier than the worldwide break, following a disappointing opening couple of performances from him this season.
Konate has grown into such a key participant for Liverpool, partnering Virgil van Dijk impressively, however he’s out of contract at Anfield subsequent summer time and has been linked with a transfer to Actual Madrid.
Throughout worldwide obligation with France, TF1 [via This Is Anfield] requested Konate: “The Spanish press is sending you to Actual Madrid subsequent season. Is Kylian Mbappe placing a little bit of strain on you to return?”
To that query, Konate jokingly stated, “he calls me each two hours!” earlier than including, “no, no, no.”
Ought to we be nervous about Konate’s feedback?
It’s clearly value stressing that Konate’s remarks had been stated in jest, however the continued hyperlinks to Madrid are nonetheless removed from superb, with a transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu one thing that could possibly be on the 26-year-old’s thoughts.
The truth that he hasn’t but dedicated his future to Liverpool is a priority, with one other Trent Alexander-Arnold scenario having the potential to emerge heading into 2026.
Granted, Konate isn’t an irreplaceable determine for the Reds, however the job he has finished is a formidable one, with Van Dijk talking of his appreciation for him final season, saying:
“I feel we want everybody to be at their greatest. He’s a implausible participant who nonetheless will be higher. As you noticed, he’s essential with the aim, he’s defensively stable, a bit unfortunate with the aim we conceded, however clearly the qualities he has are excellent in my view. He’s studying, rising, getting higher and taking care of himself significantly better as a way to be prepared each three days as that’s what requested.”
Hopefully, Konate indicators an extension with Liverpool sooner quite than later, however having gamers like Kylian Mbappe doubtlessly attempting to steer him to hitch Madrid subsequent 12 months just isn’t one thing that Arne Slot will need.
