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CONFIRMED: Liverpool complete FIRST big transfer of the summer as they sign of RB Leizpig defender Ibrahima Konate after triggering his £36m release clause and agreeing personal terms

Daily Mail | May 28, 2021

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Liverpool have announced the signing of defender Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig having triggered his release clause of £36million.

The 22-year-old French defender has agreed a 'long-term contract' with the Reds from July 1, having finalised personal terms and passing a medical.

Jurgen Klopp has been looking to strengthen in central defence after losing Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip to injury last season and the deal for Konate represents the first major summer investment by any of the Premier League's top sides.

Liverpool have announced the signing of RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate on Friday

Liverpool have announced the signing of RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate on Friday

The club confirmed the move on Friday afternoon via a short promo video on social media

The club confirmed the move on Friday afternoon via a short promo video on social media

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Konate told the official club website: 'I'm really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool.



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