Last updated on .From the section LiverpoolIbrahima Konate did not play against Liverpool in the Champions League when the Reds knocked RB Leipzig out of this season's competitionLiverpool have agreed to sign centre-back Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for £35m on a long-term deal. "It's a really exciting moment for me and my family," said Konate, whose contract will run from 1 July. The defender, who started his career in France with Sochaux, made 21 appearances for RB Leipzig this season as they finished second in the Bundesliga. The deal for Konate means Liverpool will reject the chance to sign defender Ozan Kabak on a permanent basis. They told the Turkey international of their intentions before news of Konate's deal and he is speaking to other clubs.

Source: BBC May 25, 2021 13:58 UTC