Journalist Pepe Alvarez reported that French star Kylian Mbappe, a player for Real Madrid, has expressed his desire for his compatriot Ibrahima Konate, a defender for Liverpool, to join the team at the end of the current season.

Konaté's contract with Liverpool ends in the summer of 2026, and there has been no significant progress in renewal negotiations so far, which opens the door to the possibility of his departure from the team in the near future.

As part of its plan to strengthen the defensive line next summer, Real Madrid is considering both Ibrahima Konaté and Dayot Upamecano as key options to bolster the center-back position ahead of the new season.

The Royal Club's desire to strengthen its defense comes amid uncertainties surrounding the future of David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, whose contracts with the club expire at the end of the current season.