‘I’d be lying if I said no,’ says Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate of his desire to play for PSG.

Ibrahima Konate, a Liverpool midfielder, has indicated that if Paris Saint-Germain makes a bid for him, he will not turn it down.

The Parisians have built their team on French nationals, and Konate, a crucial part of Didier Deschamps’ Les Bleus, might be a terrific addition to the Ligue 1 powerhouses. Konate expressed a wish to represent the French champs. Nonetheless, the defender said that it is not a primary concern at the moment.

After the draw against Luton Town, the 24-year-old, who was raised in Paris, was asked if he had ever envisaged himself wearing a PSG shirt. He answered in an interview with French outlet Canal Plus: “If I said no, I’d be lying, but if you’re asking, is it one of my objectives? Not at all.”

The Frenchmen continued by complimenting PSG for recruiting French internationals: “PSG has made sure to recruit players who understand each other well and who play with each other for the France national team. Even for the people and the Parisian fans, it makes them happy. It’s what they’ve been waiting for for years, having Parisian players or at least French players in the team.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE: After joining the Merseysiders in 2021, Konate has played a significant role for Liverpool, making 64 appearances in all competitions. Having participated in 11 games this season, he has continued to be a pillar at the centre of the defence. Konate has also made 12 appearances for France in international competitions.

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WHAT NEXT? Konate and Liverpool will next be in action when they take on PSG’s Ligue 1 opposition Toulouse in the Europa League on Thursday, November 9.