French center-back Ibrahima Konate is on the verge of extending his contract with Liverpool, securing his long-term future at Anfield.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that according to information from football insider Nicolò Schira, the final details of the agreement are expected to be settled shortly. The English club aims to finalize the process by the end of the current week.
Reports indicate that the defender reached an agreement on new terms after initially declining two previous offers from the club's management. The new deal is expected to include a significant increase in Konate's salary, reflecting his importance to the team's defensive lineup.
Konate, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021, has established himself as a vital component of the squad's defense. The move to secure his extension comes as part of Liverpool's broader strategy to maintain stability within its core roster during the current competitive season. The French international has made a name for himself with his physical presence and tactical awareness in the Premier League.
The player's commitment to the club follows a period of high-profile interest from abroad. During the winter transfer window, Konate reportedly turned down a lucrative financial offer from a club in Saudi Arabia. While he was also linked with a move to Real Madrid last summer, fluctuating performance levels earlier in the season had temporarily cooled those transfer speculations, leading the player to focus on his career in England.
