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## Ibrahima Konate Contract Situation at liverpool: A Potential Transfer Saga
Ibrahima Konate, the central defender, has informed Liverpool of his salary expectations for a new contract, while Real Madrid are monitoring the situation. [[1]] Madrid are reportedly hoping to secure Konate on a free transfer in 2026, similar to thier recent acquisition of Trent Alexander-Arnold. [[1]]
Liverpool are concerned about losing Konate without a fee, mirroring the situation with Alexander-arnold, who ran down his contract and ultimately joined Real Madrid for a fee of €10 million (£8.6m, $11.7m) to facilitate his participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.[[1]]
Currently earning £70,000 per week, Konate is seeking a significant increase to £200,000 per week to sign a new deal. [[1]] However, Liverpool prefer a contract structure based on performance-related incentives and bonuses, while Konate desires a higher guaranteed base salary. [[1]]
Liverpool have reportedly given Konate an ultimatum: agree to their terms or be sold before the transfer window closes on September 30th. [[1]] The club would demand around £35 million ($45m) for the 26-year-old. [[1]]
