Ibrahima Konaté, whose future is much talked about at Liverpool, opened the door to a departure. PSG did not wait for this sign to make the French international its top priority for this summer.
Defensive captain of the Liverpool team, Ibrahima Konaté is totally focused on this season's title race in the Premier League, and also on the Reds' very good run in the Champions League. Two big competitions where the Frenchman shines with his solidity. But if his name comes up often in the press in recent days, it is also because his future is more than uncertain. Questioned before the match against Lille, Konaté had clearly maintained the vagueness, he whose contract ends in June 2026. “ Who said there was a discussion a few months ago? The club said nothing. I didn't say anything. Afterwards, I spoke with the club. I'm focused on what's happening right now. You will see what will happen », Slipped the 25-year-old central defender.
Konaté, this pure Parisian
PSG did not wait for these ambiguous statements to take action, and according to revelations from local media Anfield Watch, made the native of Paris its priority for next summer. Despite the solidity of the Pacho-Marquinhos duo, Luis Enrique wants one more central defender, and the idea that the Brazilian could leave is no longer taboo at all. One year from the end of his contract, Konaté will therefore have the choice to take the plunge, and PSG is convinced of being able to push in this direction with a generous offer. Both for Liverpool, who will try to extend it in the coming months, but also for the player. The latter, who already played for Paris FC at the start of his career, has always been seduced by the prospect of playing in his hometown. Especially since PSG loves to bring back French internationals, and even more so when it comes to players who are still young.
-Liverpool therefore expects to be attacked, but still has a few months to respond, since Konaté is still at Anfield. The Reds are already very worried about next summer with the possible departure of Virgil Van Dijk, who like Mohamed Salah is reaching the end of his contract. However, there is no doubt in England that the interest now revealed by PSG will provoke a terrible bidding war that Liverpool is not certain of winning.
