Real Madrid hosted a formal presentation event for Ibrahima Konaté following his move.
During the event, Adrián San Miguel compared his playing style to a combination of Rüdiger’s aggression and strength with Huijsen’s composure on the ball. San Miguel emphasised Konaté shows the right mindset and experience to make a major impact.
Looking ahead, Konaté is poised to bolster the defensive line with his physicality and technical ability.
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