Real Madrid Reaches Verbal Agreement with Upamecano for a Free Transfer; Bayern Still Hopes to Persuade Him to Renew

Real Madrid is clearly interested in Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, having seriously considered signing him for several weeks. They aim to strengthen their defense in preparation for the potential departures of David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, whose contracts both expire in June 2026.

Real Madrid is looking for an experienced, moderately aged defender, and Konaté was their target. His biggest biggest advantage is that he will become a free agent next June, allowing a free transfer. The French player was set to leave Liverpool in June last year.

We have also reported that three clubs were interested in him: Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Real Madrid. Later, we reported that Liverpool had offered Ibrahima Konaté a new contract extension.

Konaté (26) has long been regarded as Real Madrid’s top transfer target, and according to our sources, he himself wanted to join the Spanish capital club, but he is no longer Real Madrid’s primary target.

In fact, the defender is currently being pursued by Paris Saint-Germain and still holds the renewal offer from Liverpool, but he is no longer the top name on Real Madrid’s transfer list.

Dayot Upamecano (27) is now Real Madrid’s primary target. According to our exclusive information, the French defender, whose contract with Bayern Munich expires in June, has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid.

His strength and experience, combined with the fact that he will be a free agent at the end of the season, make him the ideal candidate in Real Madrid’s management’s eyes.

Additionally, his close relationships with several French players in Real Madrid’s squad are among his advantages.

Xabi Alonso, who faced him in the Bundesliga, also knows him well. Paris Saint-Germain is also closely monitoring Upamecano, and Bayern Munich has offered him a contract extension, but the two parties have not yet reached an agreement.