France defender Ibrahima Konate is “deeply saddened” that he was unable to say goodbye to Liverpool supporters after confirmation he will leave the club this summer.
Konate, 27, joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 for £35m on a five-year contract and had previously been in talks to extend his stay at Anfield.
However, those discussions came to an end amid a gap between the centre-half and the club over his value and wages.
Konate made 183 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups.
The Frenchman thanked fans in a post on his Instagram account, external for “your love, your energy, and your incredible support” during his time on Merseyside.
But he was upset he did not get the opportunity to say farewell to them in Liverpool‘s final Premier League game of the season against Bournemouth a week ago.
“I am deeply saddened that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game. At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you,” wrote Konate.
“Anfield is truly a special place, and playing in front of you was something I never took for granted. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go. This isn’t an easy goodbye, but it’s time for a new challenge and a new chapter.”
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