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Ibrahima Konate

Centre-back who signed a four-year deal with Real Madrid in June 2026 after his Liverpool contract expired.

2026-05-302026-07-11

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    "It's with this mission-driven spirit that I am here."Real Madrid have signed several players already this summer, bringing in Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate.

    Mourinho begins Real Madrid culture 'mission'
  3. June 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    "It was hard to leave Chelsea, I am very grateful for everything the club gave me, but I believe moving to Real Madrid was the right decision." Cucurella joins Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate in three major signings already made by Madrid since Mourinho's return last week.

    Real Madrid move 'huge step' up, says Cucurella
  5. Citizen Digital

    s add to Mourinho's project By AFP June 19, 2026 09:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella (R) pulls on the shirt of Liverpool's French defender #05 Ibrahima Konate

    What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project
  6. Citizen Digital

    Ibrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid By AFP June 18, 2026 05:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Chelsea - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - Januar

    Ibrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid
  7. Citizen Digital

    Los Blancos are set to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate at the end of his contract at Anfield and have also been linked with Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries.

    Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid
  8. The Standard

    The club have also been strongly linked with Bernardo Silva and Denzel Dumfries, and are set to sign Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate at the end of his contract at Anfield.

    Rudiger extends Real Madrid deal
  9. Citizen Digital

    Los Blancos are set to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate at the end of his contract at Anfield and have been linked with Bernardo Silva and Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries.

    Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea
  10. Citizen Digital

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    Real Madrid to sign Chelsea's Cucurella
  11. Citizen Digital

    He also said he would sign defender Ibrahima Konate who is leaving Liverpool. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The timing of the

    Mourinho lined up as Riquelme promises Haaland and Rodri in Real Madrid election battle
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports By AFP May 30, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE PHOTO- Premier League - Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - Augu

    France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports

Yesterday

  1. Mourinho begins Real Madrid culture restoration mission

    New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club during his second spell in charge, focusing on work, responsibility, and ambition after Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy in the last two seasons.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Cucurella joins Real Madrid from Chelsea for €55m

    Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real Madrid signs three players for Mourinho's first season

    Real Madrid have signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate under new coach Jose Mourinho to reinforce the squad after two seasons without a major trophy. Cucurella joined from Chelsea for around 55 million euros, Konate agreed a four-year deal, and Silva was also signed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Defender Ibrahima Konate signs four-year Real Madrid deal

    Real Madrid confirmed the signing of centre-back Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on a four-year deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, who moved to Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig and played 183 times for the Reds, joins Real Madrid after his contract at Anfield expired.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid

    Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid after nine years at Manchester City, where his contract expired at the end of last season. The 31-year-old midfielder's deal with the La Liga club runs until June 2028.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Rudiger extends Real Madrid contract until 2027

    Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2027. The 33-year-old centre-back joined from Chelsea in 2022 and won La Liga and the Champions League in 2024 with Los Blancos.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Real Madrid confirm Marc Cucurella signing from Chelsea

    Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea defender Cucurella

    Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Mourinho considered as Riquelme bids for Real Madrid presidency

    Jose Mourinho has been lined up as a potential candidate in a Real Madrid election battle, with candidate Riquelme reportedly promising to bring in players including Haaland and Rodri.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. France centre-back Konate to leave Liverpool as contract expires

    France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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