Kicker Report: Leipzig to net up to €46 million on imminent Konaté transfer
The very long awaited Ibrahima Konaté to Liverpool appears to nearing the finish line. German footballing magazine Kicker confirms information recently published information from Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that all the relevant medicals have been completed.
Germany's preeminent footballing publication suggests that the transfer fee could be up to €11 million higher than Romano suggests.
In perhaps the worst kept secret of the coming transfer window, Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konaté has been understood to be headed to Liverpool FC since agreeing to personal terms on April 23rd. Now that the season has concluded, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano announced today that the medicals have been completed an a €35 million release clause may now be officially activated.
Germany's preeminent footballing publication suggests that the transfer fee could be up to €11 million higher than Romano suggests.
German footballing magazine Kicker claims that this number may be closer to €40 million and even suggests that it may rise as high as €46 million. If true, this would push RB's net gains (after transfer fees procured for Hannes Wolf, Dayot Upamecano, and head-coach Julian Nagelsmann) to well over €100 million.
Ibrahima Konaté to Liverpool, done deal. Medicals already completed days ago. #LFC are gonna trigger €35m release clause in the next days and announce the signing from RB Leipzig. Here we go confirmed. 🔴 #LFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2021
Personal terms agreed since April 23 - contract until June 2026. https://t.co/j4codIsBnD