Real Madrid have signed French defender Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer, the La Liga club said on Thursday, putting the center back under contract until June 2030.
The 27-year-old, currently at the World Cup with France, joins from Liverpool after failing to agree a contract extension to remain at Anfield. He becomes one of Jose Mourinho’s first signings since returning for a second spell in charge, joining Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.
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Konate spent five seasons at Liverpool after joining from RB Leipzig in 2021, where he made 183 appearances and played a key role in the Premier League’s title-winning season in 2024-25, forming a strong partnership with captain Virgil van Dijk.
During his time at the club he also won two League Cups and the FA Cup and finished as runners-up in the Champions League in 2022.
Published on June 18, 2026
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