José Mourinho advises Real Madrid on Ibrahima Konaté signing

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Incoming Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has already given his full backing to the club’s pursuit of departing Liverpool star Ibrahima Konaté.

This of course comes as the Frenchman prepares to take his talents to Spain’s capital.

The name of defender Konaté has dominated the headlines at Real Madrid across the day to date. After word was recently forthcoming that the 27-year-old had made the call to depart the aforementioned Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract, Los Blancos sprung into action.

Kicking negotiations back into gear with Konaté and his entourage, Florentino Pérez and co. quickly found an agreement on the terms of a four-year contract.

🚨💣 BREAKING: Real Madrid have verbal agreement in place with Ibrahima Konaté!

Four year deal to be signed, depending on if/when Florentino Pérez is re-elected.

Here we go, expected right after. 🔜

Konaté put Saudi bids on hold for Real Madrid, as @marcosbenito9 reported. pic.twitter.com/MjWDhxjHVc

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And as much came, it is understood, with the blessing of the incoming José Mourinho.

As per a report from Marca :

‘The operation has the approval of José Mourinho, who is waiting until after the (presidential) elections to be announced as Real Madrid’s new manager.’

Conor Laird – GSFN