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Blow for Real Madrid as key target confirms renewal with Liverpool is ācloseā
TL;DR
Real Madrid faces a setback as a key target confirms a contract renewal with Liverpool is imminent. This follows the recent contract renewals of other defensive targets, complicating Madrid's plans for the 2026/27 season.
Key points
- Real Madrid is looking to strengthen their defense.
- A key target has confirmed a renewal with Liverpool.
- Dayot Upamecano signed a new contract with Bayern Munich.
- Nico Schlotterbeck renewed his contract with Borussia Dortmund.
- There are reports of a special release clause for Schlotterbeck.
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Blow for Real Madrid as key target confirms renewal with Liverpool is ācloseā
Real Madrid are looking to strengthen their defence ahead of the 2026/27 season, but their potential targets appear to be gradually moving out of reach.
First it was Dayot Upamecano, who signed a new contract with Bayern Munich, bringing an end to the speculations of a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
More recently, it was Nico Schlotterbeck, who renewed his contract with Borussia Dortmund, although reports suggest the existence of a special release clause linked to the Spanish club.
And now they could also miss out on Ibrahima Konate, the Liverpool centre-back.
Konate confirms he is close to renewal agreement
Konate has also been strongly linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu on a free transfer in the summer, as his contract at Anfield is due to expire.
However, after the match against this past weekend, the Frenchman provided an update on the status of his negotiations with Liverpool, which dealt a blow to Real Madridās hopes.
Q&A
Which key target has confirmed a renewal with Liverpool?
The key target who has confirmed a renewal with Liverpool is not explicitly named in the excerpt.
What are Real Madrid's plans for the 2026/27 season?
Real Madrid aims to strengthen their defense ahead of the 2026/27 season.
What happened to Dayot Upamecano's potential move to Real Madrid?
Dayot Upamecano signed a new contract with Bayern Munich, ending speculation about a move to Real Madrid.
