He started as a striker, became a center back and has now arrived at the Bernabéu. Ibrahima Konaté is officially a Real Madrid player. A rock-solid addition to strengthen the defensive wall. He will compete with Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen and Antonio Rüdiger for a starting spot. Konaté arrives on a free transfer after declining to renew his contract with Liverpool, a move that has often been rewarded at Real Madrid.