Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has once again shut down new reports about his contract negotiations. However, the French center-back confirmed that a decision on his future is coming “very soon.” The 26-year-old is in the final months of the five-year deal he signed in 2021.<\/p>
While French outlet L’Equipe<\/em><\/a> reported that Liverpool had already made a new offer and were confident of keeping him, Konate insisted that is not the case. Speaking at France’s pre-match press conference in Baku ahead of their qualifier against Azerbaijan, the defender clarified the situation.<\/p> Konate didn’t play in the last match as France secured qualification with a win over Ukraine. But he’s expected to get a chance to start in Baku this time.I Hope My Decision Will Be Made Very Soon: Ibrahima Konate<\/h2>
“I’ve seen a lot of things in the press recently, like Liverpool have made me a new offer. I don’t know where that’s coming from,<\/em>” he said, via Foot Mercato<\/a><\/em>. “My agents are still in discussions with Liverpool. I hope my decision will be made very soon so I can announce it<\/em>.”<\/p>