PSG wants to steal the player from Real Madrid
Sport
Express newspaper
14/07/2025 17:01
Ibrahima Konaté has become one of the most sought-after defenders in European football, and Real Madrid have decided to target him to strengthen their central defence.
The French defender has shown excellent performances with Liverpool, placing him at the top of the Madrid team’s wish list for the upcoming transfer window.
Real’s aim is to secure a player who can bring security and leadership to the backline – a unit that has currently shown a lack of consistency in big matches.
However, the path to Konaté’s transfer has become more complicated in recent weeks. Paris Saint-Germain have entered the race strongly and are ready to compete directly with Real Madrid for the defender’s signature.
PSG’s proposal includes not only a very attractive salary, but also an ambitious sporting project, which could tempt the player to change destination and leave Real without the opportunity to complete the transfer.
Real Madrid’s interest in Konate stems from the need to strengthen the defensive axis, which has shown weakness in key matches.
The arrival of a player of this level would represent a qualitative step, as well as help cover a possible departure of experienced players.
But PSG’s financial and sporting power jeopardizes this plan, as the Parisian club has enough resources to seriously compete for this signing.
If PSG’s operation materializes, Real will be forced to activate a plan B, looking for other names that meet the coach’s demands and the fans’ expectations.
For now, the battle for Konate is open, and it is expected to be one of the biggest and most important moves of the upcoming summer transfer window./Express newspaper/
