Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has confirmed that his new contract has not yet been signed at Anfield.
While Liverpool have a wave of big names out of contract this summer – Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold face uncertain futures – Konate is one of two key players whose contracts expire in 2026, along with left-back Andy Robertson. . .
Before Tuesday Champions League match with LilleKonate confirmed that he had previously been offered a new contract LiverpoolBut he was less frank when asked if he intended to sign it.
“That's another conversation,” the 25-year-old said. “I'm really focused on what's happening now. We'll see what happens.”
The times Konate's position could depend on Van Dijk, Salah and Alexander-Arnold. The Frenchman could hold off on making a decision until he has a clearer idea of what the team looks like around him, not least because two of the potential high-profile departures this summer are from the back four.
“Everyone knows Virgil and everyone knows his quality,” Konate said of his centre-back partner. “For me he is the best, there is no one better than him in this position.
“I learn a lot from him and from other players like (Joel) Matip, Joe Gomez and other players who don't play in my position. I never said that to him but in interviews I always said I just wanted to be better.” “From him one day, and that's why I will work hard to reach this level one day. I think he would be proud.”
