Ibrahima Konaté (born 25 May 1999) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Liverpool and the France national team. Starting off with Sochaux, Konaté moved to RB Leipzig in 2017. After four years with the club, Liverpool signed him in 2021 for a fee of £36 million.

Centre-back Ibrahima Konate bolstered Liverpool FC's defensive ranks when he joined the club ahead of the 2021-22 season. The France international agreed a move to the Reds from RB Leipzig after four seasons with the Bundesliga side in which he played almost a century of games in domestic and European competition.

Ibrahima Konaté was signed for Liverpool FC by Jürgen Klopp in the summer of 2021. The French center-back was brought in from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for a fee of $46m (£36m/€42m) and has established himself as one of the leading young defenders in the world.

Jan 20, 2025 · Ibrahima Konate has given an update on his contract status at Liverpool after reports earlier this season claimed the Frenchman was close to signing a new deal.

May 25, 1999 · Ibrahima Konaté, 25, from France Liverpool FC, since 2021 Centre-Back Market value: €50.00m * May 25, 1999 in Paris, France

Jan 21, 2025 · There aren’t many more likeable Liverpool players than Ibrahima Konate.. The defender is one of the bubblier members of Arne Slot’s squad, and his charisma was on show as he spoke to the press ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Lille. Konate laughed and joked with the assembled media as he turned what can often be a somewhat dull affair into an entertaining watch, while ...

May 28, 2021 · Liverpool Football Club have reached an agreement for the transfer of Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old defender has agreed a long-term contract with the Reds from July 1, subject to international clearance and a successful work permit application process, after finalising terms and passing a medical.

Nov 29, 2024 · Ibrahima Konate has provided an update on his fitness after he sustained an injury during Liverpool’s win over Real Madrid. The centre-back picked up a problem in the closing moments of the Reds’ 2-0 Champions League victory in midweek.

Nov 18, 2024 · Ibrahima Konate captained France to victory in its blockbuster clash with Italy - and the armband highlights the Liverpool defender’s incredible form thus far in 2024-25. Konate has excelled for the Reds under Arne Slot this season.

Jan 20, 2025 · Ibrahima Konate has confirmed that he has been offered a new Liverpool contract, but would not offer any insight into whether he is close to signing it.. The Frenchman’s current deal at the club ...