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Real Madrid Shifts Focus After Konate Re-signs with Liverpool

4/10/2026

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Real Madrid will strengthen its squad this summer, targeting a deep-lying playmaker and a center-back.
Florentino Perez, Real Madrid president, has ended Real Madrid's interest in Ibrahima Konate as he nears a new contract with Liverpool.
Negotiations have progressed positively, with Liverpool confident of securing Konate's future despite inconsistent performances this season.
Liverpool is also expected to pursue another center-back, as Joe Gomez may leave due to injuries.

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Real Madrid will strengthen its squad this summer, targeting a deep-lying playmaker and a center-back.
Florentino Perez, Real Madrid president, has ended Real Madrid's interest in Ibrahima Konate as he nears a new contract with Liverpool.
Negotiations have progressed positively, with Liverpool confident of securing Konate's future despite inconsistent performances this season.
Liverpool is also expected to pursue another center-back, as Joe Gomez may leave due to injuries.