Liverpool offically sign center-back Konate from RB Leipzig

Liverpool has officially signed center-back Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig after agreeing to pay his £36m release clause.

The 22 years old made 21 appearances for Leipzig this season including eight Bundesliga starts as the club finished second, 13 points behind champions Bayern Munich.

“I’m really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool,” Konate said.

“It’s a really exciting moment for me and my family and I am really looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the staff, and getting started on this new chapter.”

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“Right now, my focus is on the U21 European Championships with France, but after this competition, I know I will be joining one of the best teams in the world and that gives me a great feeling.

“I have worked very hard for many years to get to this point, but I would like to say a big thank you to everyone at RB Leipzig and all the people I worked with there – the coaches, my teammates, the staff, and especially the fans.”

“Your support helped me grow up during my time there and become not only a better player but a better man and I will always be grateful for it.”

Konate’s release clause at Leipzig was worth in excess of £35 million ($50m), with Liverpool investing heavily in securing his services.

All of the relevant paperwork is now in place, with signatures added where required.

A medical has also been completed, with a top target snapped up early in the summer by Jurgen Klopp.