Real Madrid withdraw interest in Liverpool’s Konate

Real Madrid have officially informed Liverpool that they will not be moving forward with a potential deal for defender Ibrahima Konaté in 2026, according to reports from The Athletic.Konaté had been on Real Madrid’s long-term shortlist as part of their future defensive plans, but the Spanish giants have now withdrawn their interest, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding the French international.Real already had earlier secured the services of another Liverpool