Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate has confirmed that he has been offered a new contract at Anfield, which remains unsigned.
While Liverpool have a wave of big names out of contract this summer – Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all facing uncertain futures – Konate is one of two regular starters whose deals expire in 2026 , along with left-back Andy Robertson. .
Before Tuesday Champions League match with LilleKonate confirmed that he had been offered a new contract by Liverpoolbut was less forthcoming when asked if he planned to sign it.
“This is another conversation,” said the 25-year-old. “I'm really focused on what happens now. We'll see what happens.”
The Times Konate's status may depend on Van Dijk, Salah and Alexander-Arnold. The Frenchman may delay a decision until he has a clearer idea of what the squad around him looks like, not least because two of the potential high-profile departures this summer are from his defensive backline.
“Everybody knows Virgil and everybody knows his quality,” Konate said of his centre-back partner. “For me he is the best, nobody is better than him in this position.
“I learn a lot from him and other players like (Joel) Matip, Joe Gomez and other players who don't play in my position. I've never told him, but in interviews I've always said that I want to be better. that one day and that's why I work hard to reach this level one day, I think he would be proud.