Liverpool is close to finalizing a new contract for Ibrahima Konate, with only a few details remaining before he signs. His current contract is set to expire this summer.
Ibrahima Konate contract could be greenlit imminently; Liverpool just waiting on one thing
Ibrahima Konate contract could be greenlit imminently; Liverpool just waiting on one thing
Liverpool are advancing in contract talks with Ibrahima Konate, however, there are still some final details to iron out, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The Frenchman is expected to put pen to paper on fresh terms ahead of his current contract expiring this summer.
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The main sticking point at this juncture is believed to be around the clauses to be inserted into the contract.
Ibrahima Konate contract talks with Liverpool held back by clauses
However, there remain a few details to iron out before the France international agrees to an extended stay at Anfield.
**“Last week I told you guys that the deal is advancing to the final stages between Ibrahima Konate and Liverpool, but it’s not done yet. Done means agreed, signed and approved by lawyers on club and player side – and that’s not the case yet,”**Romano spoke on his official YouTube channel.
“Why advanced? Because the numbers of the contract are almost okay when it’s about the salary. So the agreement on those numbers are quite okay, but there are some small details, but still important, to clarify between Konate and Liverpool.
“Those details are regarding some clauses into the contract. I’m not talking about release clauses; I’m talking about specific clauses that they are discussing. These can be, for example, the bonuses linked to trophies and these sorts of things.
“So the guaranteed salary is almost okay, but there are some clauses to clarify. That’s why the new contract is still not greenlighted and signed tomorrow.”
With Real Madrid appearing to have pulled out of the race to land the centre-back this summer, of course, we expect there to be one clear direction of travel in contract talks.
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Konate contract talks appear to be heading in the right direction
There was some cause for concern after David Ornstein’s update on the matter cast doubt over the scale of progress in contract talks.
However, sources close to the club have clearly indicated that any impasse between player and Liverpool is more than navigable.
Until we hear otherwise from a multitude of patch reporters, we have to assume that 26-year-old is set to remain a Liverpool player for the foreseeable.
At the very least, we hope that this is the outcome, given the considerable trouble it would save our recruitment team in the next window.
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Ibrahima Konate contract could be greenlit imminently; Liverpool just waiting on one thing
What are the details of Ibrahima Konate's new contract with Liverpool?
The specific details of Ibrahima Konate's new contract have not been disclosed, but it is expected to be finalized soon.
When does Ibrahima Konate's current contract with Liverpool expire?
Ibrahima Konate's current contract with Liverpool is set to expire this summer.
Who is responsible for reporting on Ibrahima Konate's contract negotiations?
Fabrizio Romano is the journalist reporting on the contract negotiations for Ibrahima Konate.
What is Liverpool waiting for to finalize Ibrahima Konate's contract?
Liverpool is waiting to resolve a few final details before Ibrahima Konate's contract can be officially signed.
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