Ibrahima Konate angers Liverpool fans over recent comment

Liverpool defender and France international, Ibrahima Konate may be a Kop favorite but his recent statements has forced the Liverpool fans to question his loyalties moving forward.

Following the 1-1 draw to Luton Town, a statement traced to the Frenchman was made by public on his allegiance to a certain Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain.

Ibrahima Konate, shared his thoughts on the possibility of playing for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the future.

However the Frenchman did note that while he has imagined donning the PSG jersey, it is not currently among his top priorities.

During an interview with Canal+, Konate stated,

“If I said no, I’d be lying, but if you’re asking, is it one of my objectives? Not at all.”

His comments hint at a potential interest in playing for the Ligue 1 giants at some point in his career, but for now, his primary focus remains with Liverpool.

Ibrahima Konate did, however, praise PSG’s recent transfer strategy, which has shifted towards recruiting young French talent.

The Parisian club has made high-profile signings like Randal Kolo Muani, Lucas Hernandez, and Ousmane Dembele, emphasizing a commitment to building a squad with good chemistry. Warren Zaïre-Emery is also seen as a promising talent for both PSG and the French national team.

The Liverpool star acknowledged the importance of PSG’s recruitment approach, saying,

“PSG has made sure to recruit players who understand each other well and who play with each other for the France national team.”

He believes that this strategy not only enhances squad harmony but also pleases Parisian fans who have longed for a team featuring French players.

Despite PSG’s domestic dominance in recent years, the elusive Champions League title remains their ultimate goal. The pressure is on their manager, Luis Enrique, to deliver success in this competition.