Real Madrid near completion of first transfer for Ibrahima Konaté

Real Madrid are one step away from completing their first summer signing after an initial agreement was reached for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté. Konaté will become a free agent when his Liverpool contract expires this summer.

The Spanish giants have intensified their pursuit of the 25‑year‑old centre‑back. Real Madrid are pushing aggressively to sign him before he leaves Liverpool on a free transfer.

The agreement marks the club’s first incoming transfer of the window. It also signals Madrid’s intent to reinforce their defensive line ahead of the new campaign.

Should the deal be finalized, Konaté is expected to join Real Madrid in the upcoming pre‑season. The club is expected to confirm the transfer in the next few days.