Ibrahima Konaté Close to Joining Real Madrid Following Liverpool Departure

France international defender Ibrahima Konaté is in negotiations with Real Madrid. The player will leave Liverpool and join the Spanish club on a free transfer.

France international defender Ibrahima Konaté has reached advanced negotiations with Real Madrid to join the Spanish football club on a free transfer following his departure from Liverpool.

Konaté's contract with English top-club Liverpool is nearing its end, which opens the door to a free transfer. Real Madrid has made an attractive offer to the 25-year-old Frenchman to strengthen their defensive line.

If the deal goes through, Konaté will join the La Liga giants, where he would play alongside several of the world's best footballers. Real Madrid has been active in recent years in signing players specifically from the free agent pool.