LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield on November 09, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Real Madrid no longer interested in signing Ibrahima Konate- Sources

Story By Citisports On November 28, 2025, 8:57 PM

Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly no longer interested in a deal to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahim Konate in 2026.

The French international was heavily connected to the Spanish club after dominating the 2024-2025 season that had Liverpool win the English Premier League title.

However, a sharp downturn in form and performance has apparently led Xabi Alonso’s team to walk away from the negotiating table.

According to The Athletic, Konate was on a shortlist of candidates for Real Madrid to address its central backline that has been blighted with injuries.

The news outlet added that Konate is discussing a new deal proposal with Liverpool but nothing has been finalized yet as the Reds continue to struggle to regain the kind of form that had them win the league in a decisive way.

Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool is challenged by Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arne Slot’s team have been on a terrible run since the early part of this season and at the time of writing, have just a win in seven league outings.

Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during the warm-up before the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary’s Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Southampton, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Konate was at fault for the fourth goal Liverpool conceded in a 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League in midweek further drawing criticism. The 26 year old has a goal in five in the competition and has made 12 appearances in the league this season.