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FC·TRANSACTION·May 29, 2026 07:13 AM ET

Konaté set to leave Liverpool on free transfer after contract gap

Liverpool faces another summer defensive hole.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 291 min read
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What happened: Ibrahima Konaté is set to leave Liverpool when his contract expires after the sides failed to bridge a gap over value and wages. Yahoo Soccer reported both sides initially wanted a renewal, but talks did not produce an agreement.

Why it matters: The likely exit adds another major contract issue to Liverpool's summer planning and removes a senior center-back without a transfer fee. It also shifts attention toward how the club replaces Konaté after contract talks collapsed.

By the numbers: Konaté's current deal expires June 30, 2026. A free transfer would mean Liverpool receive no fee for his departure.

What to watch: Watch for confirmation from the club and Konaté's camp as the contract deadline approaches. Liverpool's next moves at center-back will show whether this was a wage-structure decision or part of a broader rebuild.

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  • Yahoo Soccer 

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