Real Madrid held an official welcome ceremony for Ibrahima Konaté ahead of upcoming matches.
During the event, Adrián San Miguel described his approach to a blend of Rüdiger’s power and physical drive with Huijsen’s footwork. San Miguel emphasised Konaté possesses the character and track record to succeed at the top level.
Looking ahead, Konaté is poised to bolster the backline with his athletic presence and quality on the ball.
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