France international Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool this summer after the club confirmed the defender is set to depart Anfield when his contract expires this summer.
Konate had been in talks with Liverpool over a new deal but was unable to reach an agreement, and will now leave on a free transfer after five years on Merseyside.
“Liverpool FC can confirm Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer,” the Reds wrote in a statement on their official website liverpoolfc.com.
“The centre-back will depart Anfield at the end of June, bringing his five-year spell with the Reds to a conclusion.
“Signed from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021, Konate made a total of 183 appearances and scored seven goals.
“The France international will leave with a Premier League winner’s medal for his role in Liverpool’s 2024-25 title triumph, as well as successes in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup (twice) and FA Community Shield.
“Konate will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for the contribution he made and everyone at the club wishes him the best for the future.”
In an emotional farewell message to supporters, Konate said he was “deeply saddened” not to have had the chance to properly say goodbye to fans at Anfield.
“Five years ago, I arrived as a young player with big dreams. Today, I leave with memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
“Representing this club has been an honour. We’ve shared incredible moments together… highs and lows, trophies, challenges, lifelong friendships, and heartbreaking moments that will stay with us forever, none more painful than losing our brother Diogo.
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“Losing my father this year was one of the hardest periods of my life, but even through hardship, my commitment to this club never changed. During the toughest moments, I gave everything I had for this badge.
“To my team-mates, coaches, staff and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for helping me grow every single day.
“And to the supporters… thank you for your love, your energy, and your incredible support. Anfield is truly a special place, and playing in front of you was something I never took for granted.
“I am deeply saddened that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game. At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go.
“This isn’t an easy goodbye, but it’s time for a new challenge and a new chapter.
“See you again soon, Inshallah.”
