Liverpool have agreed to sign centre-back Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for £35m on a long-term deal. "It's a really exciting moment for me and my family," said Konate, whose contract will run from July 1. Konate is part of France's squad for the Uefa European Under-21 Championship, which starts on Monday. The defender, who started his career in France with Sochaux, made 21 appearances for RB Leipzig this season as they finished second in the Bundesliga. The deal for Konate means Liverpool will reject the chance to sign defender Ozan Kabak on a permanent basis.

Source: The Star May 28, 2021 13:30 UTC