The French defender has signed after the Reds met his
release clause at the German club, believed to be £36 million.
The deal will be completed on July 1st, subject to a
successful work permit application and medical for the player.
Accord Convenu ✅
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 28, 2021
We are delighted to have reached an agreement for the transfer of @IbrahimaKonate_ from @DieRotenBullen 🔴
The 22-year-old has been a long-term target for the club and
one that they have needed for some time now.
He brings pace and power to the side, potentially being the
perfect partner to Dutch titan Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the defence.
In an interview with Liverpool.com, Konate said, "I’m
really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool."
“It’s a really exciting moment for me and my family and I am
really looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the staff, and getting
started on this new chapter," he added
Before signing for Leipzig, Konate started his career at
French side Sauchaux before signing for the German side in 2017.
Konate is currently spending his time with the France u21
side ahead of the u21 Euro's this summer, looking to help his side win the
tournament.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 28, 2021
The young defender has made 65 league appearances for
Leipzig, scoring twice.
The Frenchman was on the bench in both Champions League
round of 16 games this season.
“I’m really pleased we’ve been able to add a player of
Ibrahima’s quality to our squad and he is someone I’ve admired for a long time,
ever since I first became aware of his potential when he was at Sochaux,” said
Jurgen Klopp in an interview with the club website.
Konate's arrival will likely see the end of Ozan Kabak who
joined on loan from Shalke in January.
The Frenchman will face competition from Joe Gomez, Joel
Matip and newfound hero Nat Phillips next season, but the French man will
certainly have a big role to play at Anfield next season.
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