In video: from the tears of 2022 to the dream of the Bernabeu: Konate: the first shirt I ever owned was Real's

He stood before the Champions League trophies, reflecting.

Ibrahima Konaté began his Real Madrid journey with an emotional message to supporters, insisting his move to the Bernabeu was no ordinary transfer but a childhood dream come true.

Speaking for the first time after signing until 2030, the France defender said: "Hello Madridista, I'm very happy to be here, I hope to see you very soon at the Bernabéu, hala Madrid!".

Konaté arrived on a free transfer from Liverpool. "The first shirt I ever owned in my life was a Real Madrid one, and from that moment I always dreamed of playing for this team, and today I've fulfilled my dream. I promise to give everything I have for this shirt", he added.

At his presentation at Real Madrid City, Konaté stood before the fifteen Champions League trophies and took in the club's history. He paused for a long time at the 2022 title.

He was candid about that moment. "I feel a little emotional, especially about the 2022 title in Paris, because I was playing with Liverpool in that final", he said.

Vinícius settled that Paris final, and the defeat still stings. Now it drives him. Konaté lost that night in a Liverpool shirt, and he wants to taste European glory from the winning side this time, having watched it unfold from the other.