We don't want konate again — Real Madrid tell Liverpool amid poor form

Real Madrid have reportedly pulled their interest in Ibrahima Konate amid his disastrous form this season. They are said to have informed Liverpool of their discontinued interest.

Konate is into the final year of his Liverpool contract, and talks over a new deal have stalled for months amid disagreement over wages and structure.

Liverpool tabled an offer that Konaté’s camp found unsatisfactory, as he is seeking a significantly higher guaranteed salary.

Real Madrid were strongly linked with a move, reportedly interested in signing him either as a free in 2026 or buying him in January if Liverpool pushed a sale.

However, The Athletic reported today that Los Blancos have formally pulled out of the pursuit and informed Liverpool they will not pursue Konaté next year.

The decision follows fresh concerns about Konate’s dip in form this season. He has been singled out for high-profile errors, including the costly mistake for the third goal in Liverpool’s Champions League loss to PSV.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are still in conversation with the France international over a renewal, with Konate recently confirming that the talks were going smoothly.