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Liverpool complete FIRST big transfer of the summer as they announce the signing of RB Leizpig defender Ibrahima Konate after triggering his £36m release clause and agreeing personal terms with the French defender

Daily Mail | May 28, 2021

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Liverpool have announced the signing of RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate 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

Konate will bolster a Liverpool backline that was decimated by injuries at centre back this term
Konate will be Jurgen Klopp's first major summer signing

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

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