Konate's Real Madrid Move Reportedly a Done Deal, Say Spanish Capital Sources

Former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is expected to join Real Madrid as a free agent, Spanish outlet “AS” reported today. President Florentino Perez is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for Konate, offering a four-year contract with an option for an additional year. The publication also notes that Jose Mourinho, widely anticipated to be the next coach, has approved the potential signing.

Of course, all of this hinges on Perez being re-elected in the upcoming presidential elections at the end of the week.

Rumors linking Konate to a move to the Bernabeu have been circulating for a considerable time.

The defender parted ways with Liverpool after failing to agree on a new contract. Reports indicate he sought a weekly salary of £350,000, which the club's management deemed unacceptable.

According to “AS,” Konate currently has offers from Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and nearly all of the Premier League's 'Big Six' clubs (excluding Liverpool, naturally). His performance at the World Cup with Deschamps' squad could either boost or diminish his market value. This is why Florentino's team is eager to finalize his transfer while it's still feasible.