Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 has moved to cool claims that Liverpool have already put a new contract on the table, though the defender says he expects to reveal a decision on his future \u201cvery soon\u201d.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old is entering the final eight months of his current deal at Anfield, and links to Real Madrid continue to circulate, with the possibility of being able to agree a pre-contract with foreign clubs from January.<\/p>\n
Recent reports (via CaughtOffside) suggested Liverpool had issued a \u201ctake-it-or-leave-it\u201d proposal, but Konat\u00e9 has now dismissed those stories as inaccurate.<\/p>\n
Konat\u00e9 clarifies his Liverpool contract situation<\/p>\n
Speaking to the media while on France duty, the centre-back provided an update on where things stand with negotiations.<\/p>\n
He said (via Sky Sports News, translated):
\n\u201cI\u2019ve seen a lot of things in the media. I heard that Liverpool made me a new offer recently. I don\u2019t know where that came from. My agents are still in discussions with the club. I hope to make my decision and announce what I\u2019ll do very soon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Positive signs from the French defender<\/p>\n
Konat\u00e9\u2019s tone is far more reassuring than Mo Salah\u2019s comments a year ago, when the Egyptian admitted he was \u201cmore out than in\u201d before eventually signing a new deal in April.<\/p>\n
Andy Robertson has also spoken about his own contract situation this week, saying he feels \u201crelaxed\u201d about his future and isn\u2019t giving anything away regarding his plans beyond next summer.<\/p>\n
Despite having come under fire for some errors this season, Konat\u00e9 remains a vital part of Liverpool\u2019s defensive unit. With Giovanni Leoni sidelined long-term, the club cannot afford to lose another centre-back.<\/p>\n
From his public comments at least, the Frenchman appears keen to extend his stay at Anfield and spend his peak years on Merseyside, potentially becoming the leader of Liverpool\u2019s back line once Virgil van Dijk eventually moves on.<\/p>\n
Liverpool will hope for a swift resolution so that distractions fade and Konat\u00e9 can focus fully on helping the team, knowing his future remains at Anfield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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