Real Madrid have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with French centre-back Ibrahima Konaté over a four-year contract, bringing the defender a step closer to a move to the Spanish capital.
According to multiple reports emerging on Tuesday, the deal is expected to be formally completed once club president Florentino Pérez secures re-election in the upcoming presidential vote.
Sources indicate that the agreement is already in place, with only the final administrative steps remaining before the transfer can be finalized.
Konaté, who is set to become a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Liverpool FC, has reportedly placed offers from Saudi Arabian clubs on hold in order to prioritize a move to Real Madrid.
The 27-year-old defender has been strongly linked with Los Blancos in recent weeks as the club seeks to strengthen its defensive options ahead of the new season.
Reports suggest Real Madrid view Konaté as a key addition to a backline that has been affected by injuries and inconsistency over the past two seasons.
Club officials are believed to be planning multiple defensive reinforcements this summer, with the French international among their top targets.
The move would continue Real Madrid’s recent strategy of securing high-profile players on free transfers, following previous acquisitions such as Kylian Mbappé and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
While an official announcement has yet to be made, reports in Spain indicate that Real Madrid expect to complete the signing shortly after the club’s presidential election process concludes.
