Jurgen Klopp boosted Liverpool's centre-back options by signing RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate on a "long-term" contract on Friday. France Under-21 international Konate will compete for a position at the heart of Klopp's defence after they suffered a host of centre-back injuries this season. Liverpool triggered the reported £36 million release clause in the 22-year-old's Leipzig contract to seal his switch to Anfield. "I'm really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool," Konate told Liverpool's website. 'Massive potential'"In Ibrahima we are signing a player who will add to the quality we already have here.

Source: News 24 May 28, 2021 15:11 UTC