Real Madrid held an official welcome ceremony for Ibrahima Konaté following his move.
During the event, Adrián San Miguel compared his playing style to a mix of Rüdiger’s defensive aggression with Huijsen’s composure on the ball. San Miguel emphasised Konaté has the personality and experience to shine at the club.
Looking ahead, Konaté is tipped to reinforce the defensive line with his physicality and technical ability.
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