Ibrahima Konate has joined Liverpool in a £36million move from RB Leipzig (Picture: Getty)Ibrahima Konate has expressed his delight at joining a ‘massive club’ after his eagerly anticipated transfer from RB Leipzig to Liverpool was confirmed on Friday. The Reds have subsequently moved swiftly to add another top class centre-half to their ranks and agreed to trigger Konate’s £36million release clause. ’I’m really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool,’ Konate said upon confirmation of the deal. Ibrahima Konate will cost Liverpool £36million (Picture: Getty)‘Right now, my focus is on the Under-21 European Championships with France, but after this competition I know I will be joining one of the best teams in the world and that gives me a great feeling. MORE : Liverpool hand Arsenal advantage in race to complete Yves Bissouma transferMORE : Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders reflects on ‘frighteningly intense’ seasonFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro May 28, 2021 12:24 UTC