{"id":24332,"date":"2025-10-02T06:01:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/earthquake-ibrahi-maconate-contract-renewal-could-prove-game-changing-for-liverpool\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T06:01:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:01:57","slug":"earthquake-ibrahi-maconate-contract-renewal-could-prove-game-changing-for-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/earthquake-ibrahi-maconate-contract-renewal-could-prove-game-changing-for-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Earthquake Ibrahi Maconate contract renewal could prove game-changing for Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/earthquake-ibrahi-maconate-contract-renewal-could-prove-game-changing-for-liverpool\/#Will_Ibrahima_konate_make_a_contract_U-turn\" >Will Ibrahima konate make a contract U-turn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/earthquake-ibrahi-maconate-contract-renewal-could-prove-game-changing-for-liverpool\/#Liverpool_stars_will_be_happy_to_play_on_Arne_Slot\" >Liverpool stars will be happy to play on Arne Slot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool may be set to secure the future of Ibrahima Konate. There are new reports suggesting that the French defender could extend his stay at Anfield.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just a few weeks ago, speculation linked the 26-year-old centre-back to Real Madrid on a free transfer when his current contract ended next summer.<\/p>\n<p>However, French outlet L&#8217;\u00e9quipe claims that negotiations on renewals are currently under active progress, with Konate leaning towards committing a long-term future to Liverpool under manager Arne Slot.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Ibrahima_konate_make_a_contract_U-turn\"><\/span>Will Ibrahima konate make a contract U-turn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Konate&#8217;s contract status has sparked vigilance among Liverpool fans. The defender, who joined the club from RB Leipzig in 2021, has established himself as a powerful figure behind Virgil Vandik.<\/p>\n<p>However, his deal, which is due to expire in June 2026, has raised reports that Real Madrid is closely monitoring his situation. Given his age and experience, the prospect of losing him anything would have been a major blow to Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>According to L&#8217;\u00e9quipe, talks between the club and players have progressed in recent weeks, with the parties optimistic about a deal.<\/p>\n<p>Some important details such as payroll structure and contract length still need to be resolved, but the general expectation is that Konate stays on the Merseyside.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_stars_will_be_happy_to_play_on_Arne_Slot\"><\/span>Liverpool stars will be happy to play on Arne Slot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ibrahima Conate taking action for Liverpool (Photo: Karl Resign\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Importantly, the Frenchman himself is said to be keen to continue under the slot that led the Reds to the Premier League title last season.<\/p>\n<p>Konate&#8217;s desire to stay comes as Liverpool is restructuring under the slot.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Real Madrid may still be interested, but if the French decide to extend their contract, the Spanish giants could be forced to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>If the transaction is closed, Liverpool will not only avoid losing the top defender in vain, but will also ensure stability at the heart of the backline for years to come.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The Euro Giants feel they&#8217;re likely to land the 28-year-old Liverpool star in January<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool may be set to secure the future of Ibrahima Konate. There are new reports suggesting that the French defender could extend his stay at Anfield. Just a few weeks ago, speculation linked the 26-year-old centre-back to Real Madrid on a free transfer when his current contract ended next summer. 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