Peter Krawietz is certain Ibrahima Konate possesses the raw materials to mature into a world-class defender at Liverpool.
The centre-back’s transfer from RB Leipzig was completed on Thursday, with Konate having agreed a long-term contract with the Reds in May.
The 22-year-old spent four seasons in Germany, where he accrued Bundesliga and Champions League experience across 95 appearances for Die Roten Bullen.
And Krawietz has explained why Jürgen Klopp and his coaching team identified Konate, who captained France at this summer’s U21 European Championship, as an ideal addition to their defensive ranks.
“In him we see the absolute potential to develop into a world-class centre-half.