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Real Madrid summer signing becomes indispensable for Mourinho as veteran loses starting place

Ibrahima Konate has emerged as an essential defender for Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid following a free transfer from Liverpool. Despite questions surrounding his form and limited playing time with France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the French centre-back has accumulated 1,170 minutes on the pitch, partnering effectively with Dean Huijsen and pushing veteran Antonio Rudiger down the pecking order.

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