Fans went shook after Duolingo seemingly hinted at a major Premier League transfer. The language-learning app, which is famous for cheeky tweet battles, seemed to joke about Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate’s supposed move to Real Madrid. The French centre-back is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the season, so a free transfer to Spain is on the cards—and Duolingo’s snarky remark that he had just refreshed his Spanish only fueled the rumor-mill.
Duolingo Fans Go Wild
Duolingo responded to a fan post speculating on Konate’s future: “Ibrahima Konate is a member of our Spanish Diamond League!” Fans immediately flooded social media, posting: “Duolingo leaking a future transfer was not part of my bingo list” and “Konate is Madrid bound, you guys.” Others joked that the app acted “ahead of Fabrizio Romano” or teased that Konate switched to Google Translate as we speak.
Ibrahim Konate joined Liverpool in 2021 for £36million from RB Leipzig and has made 132 appearances, scoring five goals. He has already won Premier League and Champions League titles, making him one of the club’s key defensive figures—adding even more weight to the speculation around his potential exit.
Liverpool’s Defensive Plans
Liverpool have been proactive in preparing for Konate’s possible departure. The Reds reportedly tried to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, whose contract expires next summer, but Palace rejected the approach. The move signals Liverpool’s focus on maintaining defensive strength even if Konate leaves.
Author Opinion
While Duolingo’s comment was likely in jest, it highlights the evolving ways fans track transfers. Social media interactions now rival traditional journalism for breaking news, and this playful hint has amplified excitement around Konate’s future. If he moves to Real Madrid, it would mark another high-profile Liverpool exit—delivered with an unexpected, cheeky digital twist.
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