Key Takeaways:
- Ibrahima Konaté will leave Liverpool as a free agent this summer following the expiry of his five-year contract
- The France international made 183 appearances for Liverpool, securing the Premier League title in 2025, the FA Cup in 2022, and Carabao Cups in 2022 and 2024
- Konaté is set to join France’s training camp at Clairefontaine on Friday in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Contract Negotiations and Departure
France international Ibrahima Konaté is scheduled to depart Liverpool FC at the conclusion of his contract this summer, according to Sky Sports. The 27-year-old centre-back, previously of RB Leipzig, had engaged in more than a year of discussions with the Merseyside club regarding a contract extension, yet ultimately, both parties failed to reach an agreement. Last month, Konaté stated there was a “big chance“ he might prolong his stay at Anfield, but recent developments suggest those prospects have now faded.
BREAKING: Ibrahima Konate set to leave Liverpool after five years at the club 🚨 pic.twitter.com/gsgzIWukh1
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 28, 2026
Career at Liverpool
During his tenure with the Reds, Konaté amassed a total of 183 appearances across all competitions. His stint at Liverpool saw him collect several honours, including the Premier League crown in 2025, the FA Cup in 2022, and two Carabao Cup triumphs in 2022 and 2024.
| Competition | Titles Won | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 1 | 2025 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 2022 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 2022, 2024 |
Next Steps and International Duty
Sky Sports reports that Konaté has not yet decided on his future club. Given his experience, attributes, and status as a free agent, he is expected to draw significant interest throughout the transfer window. The centre-back will report to Clairefontaine on Friday to join France’s training camp ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
