Ibrahima Konaté

In March 2026, reports indicated Ibrahima Konaté was demanding a signing bonus of €15-18 million to join Real Madrid, who were reportedly considering a €15 million bonus. In late 2025, a potential January transfer to Inter was valued at around €15 million. Throughout mid-to-late 2025, when the player had a year left on his contract, valuations and asking prices were consistently reported in the €40-60 million range, with a specific bid of €50 million from Chelsea and €40 million from Atletico Madrid mentioned in August 2025. Transfermarkt's valuation was cited at €55-60 million during this period. His completed transfer from RB Leipzig to Liverpool in July 2021 was for a fee of €40 million.

Our valuation is driven by Ibrahima Konaté's expiring contract status as of April 2026. While his historical transfer fee and previous valuations from mid-2025 were in the €40-60 million range, his imminent free agency means his value is now more aligned with the reported signing-on bonuses being discussed. Recent rumours point to demands and offers in the €15-18 million range, which forms the basis of our estimate for a potential last-minute transfer fee or equivalent signing bonus.