Jubilation at Anfield As Liverpool Announce Mega Signing of Top African Star Worth N20.9 Billion
- Liverpool have confirmed the signing of defender Ibrahima Konate
- Manager Jurgen Klopp explained Konate will be a great addition to his squad
- The Reds failed to retain their Premier League title at the end of the season
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Liverpool who are Premier League giants have confirmed that they have signed Ibrahima Konate from German Bundesliga side as the Reds kickoff their preparations for the coming League term.
This latest development will come as a cheering news for all Liverpool fans considering how they suffered defensive problems in their campaign last season in all competitions.
Jurgen Klopp was under serious pressure last season even though the German and his wards ended up finishing third on the final Premier League table.
According to the official statement made by Liverpool, they Reds stated clearly that Ibrahima Konate has completed his medical with the club.
The player himself who is of Malian descent expressed happiness joining Premier League side Liverpool and promised to help the Reds in the coming season.
“I’m really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool.
“It’s a really exciting moment for me and my family and I am really looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the staff and getting started on this new chapter.
“Right now, my focus is on the U21 European Championships with France, but after this competition I know I will be joining one of the best teams in the world and that gives me a great feeling.''
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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how German Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Saturday night, May 22, celebrated Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi by giving him an award of excellence for his services to the club.
The German Bundesliga season has ended with Bayern Munich retaining the League title following their impressive results throughout the season.
Taiwo Awoniyi who joined Union Berlin on loan from Liverpool before the start of the season made his final appearance for the club against RB Leipzig coming in as a substitute.
Despite being out of action for the last two months, Taiwo Awoniyi was still able to play for Union Berlin on the last day of the season.
Awoniyi played 19 games for the German club and scored five goals as Union Berlin finished 7th on the final League standings.
In an award given to the Nigerian striker, Union Berlin thanked Taiwo Awoniyi for his time with them as they wished him good luck in future.
Source: Legit.ng
