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“I Sleep Immediately!” – Reds Defender Discusses Training Intensity

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has been settling in well during his first pre-season training as a Jürgen Klopp recruit. Konaté is now in Évian with the first-team squad having left their training camp in Austria for a change of scenery. The Reds will finally arrive back on Merseyside in the coming week. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com about...

Konaté Gears up for First Season in Red Under Klopp

New Liverpool signing Ibrahima Konaté is preparing for a gruelling first season at Anfield after his move from RB Leipzig this summer. Jürgen Klopp and Michael Edwards made the decision to trigger Konaté's transfer release clause from the Bundesliga in early June. The France U21 international centre-back was purchased for a fee of £36 million...

Reds Get Stuck Into Second Day of Training in Austria

Liverpool are settling into their Austrian training camp as they stepped it up a gear on their second day in the Salzburg region. A spec-less Jürgen Klopp - rumours are that he may have had laser eye surgery - oversaw proceedings with his coaching staff in the beautiful surroundings. The Reds welcomed back players from long-term...

New Liverpool Star Has Potential to Be “World Class”

Liverpool assistant manager Peter Krawietz believes that they have added a defender to their ranks who has the potential to be "world-class". Jürgen Klopp and co have added France U21 international centre-back Ibrahima Konaté to the squad this summer. The big defender joins from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Krawietz discussed the talents of...

Klopp lauds Reds new signing Ibrahima Konaté ahead of new season

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp believes The Reds have signed a centre-back with "massive potential" in Ibrahima Konaté. Konaté, 22, joins from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig after Liverpool triggered his release clause of around £35 million. The 6'4" defender is currently with the French U21 squad as they prepare to face the Netherlands in the UEFA...

Liverpool reported to have completed deal to sign RB Leipzig defender

Reports broke on Tuesday that Liverpool have completed a deal to sign RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konaté as The Reds get down to business. Konaté, 22, is a right-sided French centre-half who joined the Bundesliga side for free as an 18-year-old back in 2017. On Tuesday, journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that a deal had been agreed...

Ibrahima Konate – The Lowdown

At 22 years old, and 6 feet 4 inches tall, the towering French centre back comprises much of what Jurgen Klopp looks for in a central defender. His potential signing could offer some much needed assurance next season. If reports are to be believed. Since Jurgen Koop took over at Liverpool, he has signed two...

Liverpool FC Weekend News Roundup

It was another eventful weekend for Liverpool with a disappointing Premier League result plus news on a transfer deal apparently almost done. Reds drop vital points against Newcastle Liverpool failed to capitalise on several gilt-edged goal opportunities against Newcastle on Saturday to take all three points. Mohamed Salah put The Reds in front with an astounding...