Liverpool have confirmed that centre-back Ibrahima Konate will depart Anfield this summer, with the club announcing the France international will not be offered a new contract. The news represents a significant blow to manager Arne Slot, who is already navigating a turbulent end to a difficult season that brought a club record 20 league defeats. Konate had been one of the more reliable performers at the back and his exit accelerates an already pressing defensive rebuild.
The 26-year-old is expected to attract strong interest from clubs across Europe when the summer window officially opens. Top clubs in France, Germany and Spain have all been linked with the centre-back in recent months. Liverpool will need to act swiftly to replace him as Slot looks to reshape the squad around a more competitive defensive foundation ahead of next season.