Ibrahima Konaté — centre-back who signed four-year deal with Real Madrid from Liverpool in June 2026, drawing criticism for partially rolling up Ceuta support shirt during match.
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Citizen Digital
… Diomande is Madrid's sixth signing this summer, following Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Carlos Espi. …
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast winger Yan DiomandeCitizen Digital
… France centre back Ibrahima Konate said despite the "bitter pill" of their semi-final loss, the players were eager to give Deschamps a successful farewell. …
France don't want 'chocolate-medal' match but team want to deliver for departing coachCitizen Digital
… "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'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'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 CucurellaCitizen 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 projectCitizen 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 MadridCitizen 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 MadridThe 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 dealCitizen 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 ChelseaAtletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David giving Diego Simeone's side second place, five points behind Barcelona. Dean Huijsen's early second-half red card proved decisive in the match.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David giving Diego Simeone's side second place, five points behind Barcelona. Dean Huijsen's early second-half red card proved decisive in the match.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho acknowledged that his Real Madrid team cannot control matches ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, having struggled to finish off opponents despite creating multiple chances in their opening games.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he wanted to offer "full support" to the people of Ceuta as the north African exclave grapples with a migration crisis, after more than 70,000 migrants entered from Morocco in late July.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, along with Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate, wore support shirts for Ceuta partially rolled up during a La Liga match, drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas. Mbappe said he wanted to make a gesture in support of immigrants who had lost their lives.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga president Javier Tebas criticised three Real Madrid players—Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté—for wearing a tribute shirt supporting Ceuta partially rolled up ahead of their 3-2 win at Elche, which obscured a message reading "we are all Ceutans," while other players wore it normally.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to secure a 3-2 comeback win at Elche, pulling his team level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The striker, signed from Levante in the summer, has now scored vital late goals in two of Madrid's six matches.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the team to make amends for an "unacceptable" campaign in which they finished fifth in the Premier League, lost 19 of 56 matches across all competitions, and failed to win a trophy before manager Arne Slot was sacked.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
José Mourinho was formally unveiled by Real Madrid on Tuesday at their training centre with a low-key ceremony; the Portuguese manager signed a contract until June 2029 and began work when pre-season started on July 10.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona until June 2027, with Liverpool covering his wages and holding a purchase option set at 55 million euros according to Spanish press reports.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros including bonuses, on a seven-year contract until June 2033. Spanish media reported the deal beat PSG and Liverpool to his signing.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France will play England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday in Miami, the final match for departing coach Didier Deschamps, after France's semi-final loss to Spain. Deschamps says the team has a duty to deliver a bronze medal, though the French are unhappy about the playoff match.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Real Madrid's new coach on a three-season contract running until 2029, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. He said he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club, after Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy in the last two seasons.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →