Ibrahima Konate — France centre-back who joined Real Madrid on free transfer from Liverpool in 2026, currently recovering from knee sprain.
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Joy Online
… Against Atletico, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Huijsen and Marc Cucurella lined up in front of Thibaut Courtois. …
The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real MadridThe Ghanaian Times
Earlier yesterday, it was confirmed that Real Madrid new arrival Ibrahima Konate was leaving the France national team camp after suffering a knee sprain. …
Konate out with knee sprainJoy Online
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Ibrahima Konate rolled up their pre-game T-shirts before Real Madrid’s match at Elche on Tuesday to obscure the message of support for the people of Ceuta. …
Mbappe, Vini and Konate obscure Real’s Ceuta messageJoy Online
… After being frustrated by his side’s inability to break down the hosts, the victory delighted Mourinho, who was named Real manager on a three-year deal in July, and started new signings Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate and Bernardo Silva. …
Debutant Espi gives Mourinho a winning Real Madrid returnDaily Guide
… Diomande is Real’s sixth summer signing under new head coach Jose Mourinho, joining Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Carlos Espi. …
Real Madrid Sign Diomande From RB LeipzigJoy Online
… Diomande is Real’s sixth summer signing under new head coach Jose Mourinho, joining Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Carlos Espi. …
Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year dealJoy Online
… Diomande is Real’s sixth summer signing under new head coach Jose Mourinho, joining Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Carlos Espi. …
Real Madrid sign Diomande in deal worth up to £120mJoy Online
… Speaking at the pre-match press conference, defender Ibrahima Konate began by paying tribute to his coach’s achievements. …
France eye bronze on Deschamps’ farewellJoy Online
… The right-sided player is Real’s fourth summer signing after Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate, and is set to provide competition to England international Trent Alexander-Arnold. …
Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter MilanDaily Guide
Ibrahima Konate Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool. …
Konate To Join Real Madrid On Four-Year DealJosé Mourinho stated that no player is "untouchable" at Real Madrid, emphasizing that performance rather than status or tenure determines a player's place, as Vinícius Júnior prepares to return for Wednesday's Champions League match against RB Leipzig despite recent poor form and competition from new signing Yan Diomande.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
José Mourinho stated that no player is "untouchable" at Real Madrid, emphasizing that performance rather than status or tenure determines a player's place, as Vinícius Júnior prepares to return for Wednesday's Champions League match against RB Leipzig despite recent poor form and competition from new signing Yan Diomande.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid with a three-year contract to restore stability after two trophyless seasons, but tensions have already resurfaced seven league matches in, highlighted by a recent defeat to Atletico Madrid that has left supporters questioning the team's consistency.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid summer signing Ibrahima Konate left the France national team camp after suffering a knee sprain in training. He is expected to be sidelined for 7-8 days, though the injury is not considered serious.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Ibrahima Konate rolled up or removed their pre-match T-shirts bearing a message of support for the Spanish city of Ceuta before Real Madrid's match at Elche, obscuring the solidarity slogan and drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ended with a thrilling 90th-minute winner from debutant Carlos Espi against Espanyol, after Jude Bellingham had given Real an early lead but Espanyol equalized in the 30th minute.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full fee is paid, Diomande would become the fourth most expensive player in history and the most expensive African player.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract. According to ESPN, Madrid will pay €125 million plus up to €15 million in bonuses, potentially making it a record transfer for the club.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid keeping him at the club until 30 June 2032, ending speculation over a potential move to Arsenal.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full amount is paid, Diomande would become the most expensive African player and the fourth most expensive player in history.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Didier Deschamps will end his 14-year tenure as France coach after the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze-medal match against England in Miami. France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final but remain determined to finish on a high.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal, reportedly activating his 20m-euro release clause. The 30-year-old is Real's fourth summer signing and will provide competition to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer and has agreed to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030. The 27-year-old made 183 appearances for Liverpool and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups before departing.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old centre back, currently at the World Cup, becomes one of Jose Mourinho's first signings since returning to the club.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030, after the two parties failed to agree on new contract terms over wages and value.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, has joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City following a nine-year spell. Silva becomes Real's second summer signing as a free transfer.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City is contemplating legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate promised to sign Erling Haaland and displayed a shirt with his name, claiming he has a release clause. City and Haaland's representatives denied the claim, stating there is no such clause and no chance of a transfer.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has opened up about battling depression after the deaths of teammate Diogo Jota and his own father during his final season at Anfield. Konate stressed that depression affects people regardless of wealth and said Jota's death, who was his neighbour, devastated him.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining on a free transfer after his Liverpool contract expires in June. The 27-year-old's contract extension with Liverpool fell apart over disagreements on wages and value.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool this summer after contract extension talks broke down over wages and value; he expressed sadness at not being able to say goodbye to supporters in the club's final Premier League match. Konate made 183 appearances and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups during his three-year spell.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →