The acquisition of the French defender, who is currently involved in the World Cup, is a major signing for new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
Published on June 18, 2026
Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on a four-year contract at the end of his contract with Liverpool.
The Spanish giant said in a statement that Los Blancos and defender Konate “have reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030.”
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Konate (27 years old) moved to Liverpool in 2021 from Leipzig, played 183 matches and won the English Premier League in 2025 and the FA Cup in 2022, among other titles.
The defender, who is currently participating in the World Cup finals with France, joins a Real Madrid squad that has already been strengthened this summer with the arrival of Jose Mourinho as coach, in addition to the signings of Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella and Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva.
Los Blancos have also been linked with Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries, as they overhaul their squad after going two successive seasons without a major trophy.
Real Madrid has renewed the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger until 2027, following the departure of Dani Carvajal and David Alaba from the club at the end of their contracts at the Santiago Bernabéu.
