Ibrahima Konaté has officially announced that he will leave Liverpool FC when his contract expires at the end of June 2026, bringing an end to his five-year spell at Anfield.
The French centre-back joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 and went on to make 183 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals and winning the Premier League, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups, and the Community Shield.
What did Konate say to Liverpool supporters?
“Dear Liverpool. Five years ago, I arrived as a young player with big dreams. Today, I leave with memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Representing this club has been an honour. We have shared incredible moments together with highs and lows, trophies, challenges, lifelong friendships, and heartbreaking moments that will stay with us forever, none more painful than losing our brother Diogo. Losing my father this year was one of the hardest periods of my life, but even through hardship, my commitment to this club never changed. During the toughest moments, I gave everything I had for this badge. To my teammates, coaches, staff and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for helping me grow every single day”.
Liverpool also confirmed the defender’s departure after contract negotiations failed to produce a new agreement. Reports indicate that talks had been ongoing for months, but both parties were unable to reach a deal.
In his farewell message, Konaté thanked the club, his teammates, and the supporters for their support throughout his time on Merseyside. His exit leaves Liverpool with a major gap in defence ahead of the 2026/27 season, especially following other significant departures at the club this summer.