Ibrahima Konate has laughed off summer transfer rumours, saying he is “happy at Liverpool”. However, he admitted his ties to PSG.
Since arriving at Liverpool in 2021, Konate has become one of the best young defenders in the world, with only injuries hampering his progress to becoming a clear first choice.
You only need to look at his brilliant display in the 2022 Champions League final to see his incredible potential. This quality, of course, attracted attention from elsewhere.
Fortunately, Konate laughed off recent rumors of a move to PSG, but acknowledged his family ties to the club.
Reacting to those reports, he said on RMC: “Ah, I saw it, leave me alone! I’m French. I hear that PSG are interested, fine, but it’s not hot or cold for me because I haven’t spoken to them or anyone else.”
He added: “I’m focused on the pitch and the Euros. I don’t even think about it. I have two years left on my contract, I’m happy at Liverpool, so my head is there.”
The 25-year-old’s contract runs until 2026, but negotiations over his contract are reportedly ongoing according to French sources.
Despite injuries frustrating his young career, Liverpool fans will be hoping he puts pen to paper on a new deal soon to avoid the conversation that comes with a player whose time is up.
The centre-back is clearly happy at Liverpool but acknowledged his family connection to PSG, saying: “I was born in France and Paris.
“I have six older brothers and six of them support PSG, I think at least four or five.
“We watched a lot of games together, they already sent me back to the younger stadium before I went to the training ground.
“There is a little story with PSG, but I made my own, where I played in Sochaux, then in Leipzig before Liverpool, so I’m happy.”
Konate’s defensive partner, Virgil van Dijk, is also yet to sign a new deal, with his deal set to expire in 2025.
After the last game of the season, Van Dijk told reporters, including David Lynch This is Anfield: “I have nothing to say at the moment.
“Nothing has changed and nothing is on the table. There is no change in my situation. My future is not important right now.
“The only thing I can say now is that if I say goodbye, I don’t think I would stay dry (not cry) because I was very surprised with him (Klopp).
“These fans are something else and in the end it will be special when they say goodbye to you.”
