Ibrahima Konate drops contract tease as Real Madrid interest skyrockets

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Liverpool has still to settle the contract situation with Ibrahima Konate, but a subtle hint on social media might be encouraging for fans.

We’re getting closer to the point where decisions need to be made about players with expiring contracts, and one of them still hasn’t been resolved.

Andy Robertson said after last week’s FA Cup win that he’s committed to Liverpool, but it still seems likely that he’ll move on in the summer transfer window.

There’s a bit more intrigue surrounding Konate’s future at Anfield, with the Reds very eager to keep him at the club. A subtle hint on Instagram could be evidence of his stance on Liverpool.

Ibrahima Konate updates profile picture during contract talks

We probably shouldn’t read too much into every little thing a player does online. But sometimes, it can offer a bit of insight.

Whether you think those things matter or not, it never hurts to take them into account.

With recent links to Real Madrid circulating, Konate’s timing raised some eyebrows. He changed his Instagram profile picture to one showing him lifting the Premier League trophy last season.

Even though this hasn’t been his best season, Konate has always shown how much he cares about Liverpool and is well-liked by his teammates. It’s just another reason why getting him signed to a new deal should be a priority.

Ibrahima Konate expected to make Liverpool decision soon

After Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over Wolves on Friday, Andy Robertson spoke briefly to the media in the mixed zone.

While discussing his own contract situation, the Scot was reserved in his comments but did mention something that could also relate to Konate’s situation.

He mentioned that fans can expect an update soon, with only three months left on his deal. The same timeframe likely applies to Konate as well.

Both Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah signed their extensions around mid-April last season. This time around, we might see a similar timeline, which would allow us to start planning what next season’s defence will look like.