Overview
- Liverpool confirmed on Sunday that Konaté will depart when his contract ends on June 30, 2026, and the centre‑back posted a public farewell reflecting on five seasons at the club.
- Konaté made 183 appearances for Liverpool after joining from RB Leipzig in 2021 and won domestic trophies including the Premier League, FA Cup and two League Cups.
- Saudi club Al‑Ittihad is reported to have positioned itself to sign Konaté as a free agent, but those reports come from media sources and are not yet confirmed by the club or player.
- Al‑Ittihad’s own instability, with a coach reportedly ready to leave and possible changes to its sporting director, could complicate any attempt to present a clear project to Konaté.
- Konaté is currently with France at the Clairefontaine training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup, so his international commitments are likely to delay or influence the timing and terms of any transfer decision.