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âThereâs a big chance Iâm here next seasonâ â Ibrahima KonatĂ© set to sign new contract with Liverpool as he provides update on his future
TL;DR
Ibrahima Konaté is likely to sign a new contract with Liverpool, expressing a strong desire to stay at the club. Ongoing negotiations are described as positive, despite no formal agreement yet.
Key points
- Ibrahima Konaté's contract expires at the end of the season
- Negotiations for a new contract are ongoing
- Konaté expresses a strong desire to remain at Liverpool
- Discussions have been described as positive
- He could become a free agent in June
Ibrahima KonatéLiverpool
âThereâs a big chance Iâm here next seasonâ â Ibrahima KonatĂ© set to sign new contract with Liverpool as he provides update on his future
In a post-match interview after Liverpoolâs Merseyside derby victory, Ibrahima KonatĂ© (26) was asked about his future at Anfield, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. Negotiations between the two parties are still ongoing, but no agreement has yet been reached with the Frenchman, currently set to be a free agent at the end of June.
Despite the fact that no agreement between the Premier League champions and the former Leipzig defender has yet been reached, discussions have been described as positive, with RMC Sportâs Fabrice Hawkins reporting that the centre back is edging close to signing a new deal.
KonatĂ© âwants to stayâ at Liverpool
Speaking to BBC Sport after the Redsâ 2-1 victory at Everton, the French international defender said, âMy future? There is a big chance that I am here next season. I want to stay, thatâs what Iâve always wanted.â There have been doubts over KonatĂ©âs future, with PSG and Real Madrid both reportedly interested in his services. However, he is set to sign a new contract.
Q&A
What is Ibrahima Konaté's current contract situation with Liverpool?
Ibrahima Konaté's contract with Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the season, making him a potential free agent in June.
What did Ibrahima Konaté say about his future at Liverpool?
Ibrahima Konaté stated that there is a big chance he will be at Liverpool next season, indicating his desire to stay.
Are Liverpool and Ibrahima Konaté close to reaching a new contract agreement?
Yes, discussions between Liverpool and Ibrahima Konaté are ongoing and have been described as positive, with reports suggesting he is edging closer to a new deal.
