Ibrahima Konate appears set to join Real Madrid this summer as a free agent after confirming his Liverpool departure. The France international's Anfield exit comes following a successful spell that included Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup triumphs.

Liverpool confirmed Konate will leave when his contract expires, bringing an end to his four-year stay on Merseyside. Since arriving from RB Leipzig in 2021, he's made 183 appearances for the Reds, establishing himself as a reliable defender in Jürgen Klopp's and then Arne Slot's defensive setup.

Talks between Real Madrid and Konate are reportedly progressing, though any potential deal hinges on the Spanish club's ongoing presidential elections. The 25-year-old center-back would arrive at the Bernabeu without a transfer fee, representing significant value for Real Madrid as they rebuild their defensive options.

Konate's departure marks the end of an era for Liverpool, who lose a player who featured prominently across multiple trophy-winning campaigns. His next destination could be LaLiga if the political situation at Real Madrid resolves favorably.