Real Madrid officially unveiled Ibrahima Konaté on 20 August 2026, with the defender signing a four-year deal that keeps him at the club until 30 June 2030. The ceremony capped off a free transfer from Liverpool and gave an early look at his place in the squad, with Konaté handed the number 16 shirt.
- Konaté has completed his move to Real Madrid from Liverpool on a free transfer.
- Florentino Pérez welcomed the new signing in the boardroom before the contract was signed.
- Konaté was handed the number 16 shirt during the unveiling ceremony.
Ibrahima Konaté Joins Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konaté is now officially a Real Madrid player after the club unveiled him on 20 August and confirmed a contract running until 30 June 2030. The agreement was sealed after club president Florentino Pérez welcomed him to the boardroom.
The ceremony was also attended by honorary president José Martínez ‘Pirri’, with Konaté receiving a shirt bearing his name and the number 16. He was also presented with a replica of the Santiago Bernabéu, a traditional presentation-day touch to mark the club’s official welcome.
Konaté’s Move from Liverpool
Konaté joins Madrid after leaving Liverpool, and his first appearance has already offered an early glimpse of his role in the squad.
Konaté featured for Real Madrid in the club’s 3-0 friendly win over Schalke 04 on 16 August 2026, a brief but promising sign that he has already begun settling in with his new teammates.
