🚨🚨Real Madrid have reportedly told Liverpool either accept €25 million for Konate or risk lose him on a free this Summer

 

 

Real Madrid refuse to pay that amount, offering instead in the region of €20–25 million, arguing they’d rather wait and sign Konaté for free when his deal expires in 2026 .

 

⏳ 2. Why Madrid are patient

Konaté is entering the final year of his contract (ends summer 2026), and he’s made it no secret he’s keen to join Real Madrid—on their terms .

 

Real Madrid have a pattern: they’ve previously signed Trent Alexander‑Arnold, David Alaba, and Antonio Rüdiger on free transfers, and plan to replicate that with Konaté

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🔁 3. Liverpool’s dilemma + possible outcomes

A) Sell now at a discount

Real would pay around €25 million.

 

Liverpool can reinvest that money immediately.

 

Ensures they get some return rather than no fee at all.

 

B) Hold firm at €50 million

Risk: Madrid refuse and wait a year.

 

Could lead to Konaté arriving on a free, like Trent did

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Another key player lost without compensation—Liverpool clearly want to avoid repeating that mistake

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🤝 4. Strategic context for both clubs

Liverpool’s perspective

Their central defense is now thin if Konaté leaves.

 

They’ve already extended Van Dijk and Salah; Konaté’s extension talks stalled, so funds to replace him might come from his departure

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They’re reportedly eyeing Marc Guehi as backup if Konaté exits

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Real Madrid’s play

Xabi Alonso wants defensive depth, and Konaté fits their long-term vision.

 

Club president Florentino Pérez allegedly promised Alonso: “If they list him at around €30 million, we’ll get him”

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But Madrid believes €25 million now is high when they can get him free in 12 months

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⏰ 5. Timeline & implications

Deadlines to watch:

 

Summer 2025: Last chance to sell for a fee.

 

Summer 2026: Konaté becomes a free agent if no extension is signed.

 

If Liverpool don’t blink this window, they risk losing him completely for nothing in just under a year.

 

🚨 6. In summary

Real Madrid have clearly signaled to Liverpool: “Take €25 million now—or wait and lose him on a free next summer.” It’s a classic pressure tactic: Madrid save big by waiting, Liverpool must decide whether to cut losses or risk getting nothing. Their decision will define the next transfer strategy and shape central defense for both clubs.

 

Let me know if you want a breakdown of replacement targets, contract dynamics, or how this compares to previous Bosman transfers.