We cannot afford to lose, he is such a gem and he is one of the best if not the best player Liverpool has now. Liverpool should offer him a new contract immediately”. Liverpool coach Arne Slot has instructed Liverpool management to offer Liverpool superstar new contract immediately before he leaves in January. We can’t afford to lose him
A new contract for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is reportedly considered “just a matter of time,” according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Since arriving at Liverpool a few years back, the French defender has become a key figure in the team. Fans will likely welcome the news of his expected long-term commitment to the club.
Although recent focus has largely been on securing the futures of Liverpool stars like Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk, Konate’s contract is also essential for the team’s stability.
Romano has shared an update, noting that talks for Konate’s new contract are underway, and it’s anticipated to be finalized soon.
With Van Dijk’s future uncertain, Konate’s new deal becomes even more critical, as the 25-year-old is seen as Liverpool’s probable long-term successor to the Dutch defender.
Van Dijk has been a transformative presence at Liverpool, making it challenging to replace him, but Konate seems like a suitable candidate for the role.
Having played alongside Van Dijk, Konate has gained invaluable experience, and Liverpool may be looking to build their defense around him in the coming seasons, potentially with a younger partner joining him soon.
Liverpool has been linked with promising young defenders like Goncalo Inacio and Loic Bade, who could complement Konate as his partner in defense.
This is encouraging news regarding Konate’s future, and Liverpool fans are also hopeful that the club will continue working to secure the futures of Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Van Dijk.
Despite their varying ages, Salah and Van Dijk are still crucial players, while Alexander-Arnold is entering his peak years. Losing any of them would be a significant blow to Liver
pool’s ambitions.
