According to the very serious journalist Fabrizio Romano, the leaders of Liverpool should soon record the arrival of the French defender, Ibrahima Konaté.
Having had to face great difficulties this season with his central defense in particular because of the succession of injuries, Jürgen Klopp would be determined to strengthen himself and prepare for the future in this sector of play. The prolonged absences of Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip pushed the club from Liverpool to react. With this in mind, the Reds would have spent the second in the case of the central defender of the RB Leipzig, Ibrahima Konaté, according to information from the Italian journalist specializing in transfers.
The English team are said to be ready to pay the player’s release clause of 35 million euros this week in order to block the road to competition. Considered one of the great hopes of French football, the former player of Paris FC and de Sochaux will soon land at Anfield. Under contract with German training until June 2023, Ibrahima Konate have reportedly reached an agreement with the English club on a five-season lease.
Ibrahima Konaté to Liverpool, here we go soon! The deal is set to be completed, personal terms agreed on a five-years contract.
Liverpool will pay the release clause to RB Leipzig in the next days [around €35m] in order to finalize the signing of Konaté. ? #LFC https://t.co/N4OWqqXiGu
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 23, 2021
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