A significant shift is underway for French international footballers Ibrahima Konaté and Kylian Mbappé, who are set to become daily teammates. Following the conclusion of the current World Cup and their respective summer breaks, both French stars will head to Valdebebas, the esteemed training ground of Real Madrid. The Spanish giants, known as the Casa Blanca, officially confirmed on Thursday the signing of the talented French defender, who departed Liverpool as a free agent at the end of May. This announcement has been met with clear enthusiasm from Mbappé.
« Five years ago, I arrived here as a young player full of dreams. Today, I leave with memories that will stay with me for life ». On May 31st, coinciding with his arrival at the Clairefontaine training center for preparation with the French national team for the 2026 World Cup, Ibrahima Konaté publicly announced his departure from Liverpool. He shared this emotional message via an Instagram post, reflecting on his five seasons spent on the banks of the Mersey. « Representing this club has been an honor. We shared incredible moments together… highs and lows, trophies, challenges, lifelong friendships, as well as heartbreaking moments that will forever be etched in our memories, none more painful than the loss of our brother Diogo ».
«I am deeply saddened not to have had the opportunity to say goodbye to you all»
« To my teammates, my coaches, the staff, and everyone working behind the scenes, thank you for helping me progress day after day. To the supporters… thank you for your love, your energy, and your incredible support. Anfield is truly a special place, and playing in front of you was something I never took for granted. I am deeply saddened not to have had the opportunity to say goodbye to you all during the last match. At that moment, I didn’t know it would be the last time I would wear that jersey in front of you », the French national team’s central defender continued. At 27 years old, Konaté has accepted Real Madrid’s offer, signing a four-season contract that will keep him with the Madrid club until June 2030.
Kylian Mbappé likes and comments on Real Madrid’s publication regarding Konaté’s signing
The official announcement of this agreed-upon commitment between both parties was made on Thursday. This communication was simultaneously issued by Real Madrid and its new recruit on their respective social media platforms. On Instagram, a collaborative post was published and quickly garnered a comment from the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappé. Currently sharing the World Cup experience with Konaté on American soil, Mbappé extended a warm welcome to his national team colleague, who will now also be his club teammate. « Ibou », was Kylian Mbappé’s concise comment, accompanied by a heart emoji.
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