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Real Madrid Complete Free Transfer for France Defender Ibrahima Konate

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 18, 2026
Center 2Right 1

What happened

Real Madrid announced the signing of France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool. The 27-year-old signed through June 2030, and his arrival was a key pledge in Florentino Perez’s re-election campaign.

  • 01Konate joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Liverpool.
  • 02The 27-year-old signed a four-year deal until June 2030.
  • 03The announcement came while he is with France at the World Cup in North America.
  • 04Perez made Konate’s signing a key promise in his election campaign.
  • 05He is Real Madrid’s third signing of the window after Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Real Madrid Complete Free Transfer for France Defender Ibrahima Konate
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Ibrahima Konaté Completes Real Madrid Move Through 2030
N12Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Ibrahima Konate Joins Real Madrid on Deal Through 2030

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