Liverpool have confirmed the signing of RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.The Reds have reached an agreement with the Bundesliga clubs and are believed to have paid the £36million release clause.The centre-back has agreed a long-term contract and will officially join his new club on July 1.Kop boss Jurgen Klopp was keen to strengthen his defence after suffering a catastrophic injury crisis at centre-back this season.Liverpool have pursued Konate, 22, as their priority in the position and now have their man.And Konate can't wait to get going at Anfield, saying: “I’m really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool.“It’s a really exciting moment for me and my family and I am really looking forward to meeting my new teammates,.
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