Ibrahima Konate: 'I am deeply saddened' as he leaves Liverpool

Liverpool have confirmed that Ibrahima Konate will leave the club this summer as his contract expires, and the defender posted an emotional message to fans on Instagram: "I am deeply saddened that I didn't have the chance to say goodbye to you all at the last match," the 27-year-old wrote.

"At the time, I didn't know that it would be the last time I'd wear this shirt in front of you." Contract talks had dragged on for several months, though just weeks earlier there had been optimism. After the Merseyside derby win over Everton in mid-April Konate said, "There have been talks with the club and we are close to an agreement," and L'Equipe reported that only "a few details" remained.

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