Jurgen Klopp believes Ibrahima Konate will be ready to fight for a place in Liverpool's defence right away. But the Kop boss also reckons the Reds have landed a centre-back who is yet to reach his full potential.
The Merseysiders have agreed a deal to sign the French defender for £36m from German side RB Leipzig. Konate, 22, has agreed terms on a long-term contract and the deal will become official on July 1.
Klopp said: “He comes to us after playing more than 90 times for Leipzig in the Bundesliga and European football. “I’m sure that number would have been more but for some injury, but even so that means he already has experience of what it takes to compete in two outstandingly difficult competitions.
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