What Ibrahima Konate Said After Agreeing To Join Liverpool From RB Leipzig

Liverpool Football Club has reached an agreement for the transfer of Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig.

The 22-year-old defender has agreed to a long-term contract with the Reds from July 1, subject to international clearance and a successful work-permit application process, after finalizing terms and passing a physical examination.

“I’m really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool,” Konate told Liverpoolfc.com. “It’s a really exciting moment for me and my family and I am really looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the staff and getting started on this new chapter.

“Right now, my focus is on the U-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.

“I have worked very hard for many years to get to this point, but I would like to say a big thank you to everyone at RB Leipzig and all the people I worked with there — the coaches, my teammates, the staff and especially the fans.

“Your support helped me grow up during my time there and become not only a better player, but a better man and I will always be grateful for it.”

Konate will move to Anfield after four seasons in the Bundesliga with Leipzig, where he made 95 appearances and scored four goals. He also clocked up eight runouts in the UEFA Champions League with the German club.

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