Ibrahima Konate will not fully believe he has sealed a move to Real Madrid until the first time he pulls on the famous jersey.

Konate left Liverpool at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract.

He has since joined Spanish giants Madrid on a free transfer.

The defender, who is in action with France at the World Cup, is so amazed to have completed his "dream" move, he still cannot quite believe it has really happened.

"Real Madrid is the biggest club in history," he told reporters.

"It's an exceptional club. And how do I experience it? It's a dream.

"But at the same time, it feels strange because, until you actually put on that shirt, I don't think you really grasp what it means." 

Konate joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 and made 183 appearances for the Reds, which is the most by any French-born player in the club's history.

The 27-year-old is one of four new signings Madrid have made this summer, with Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries all joining Los Blancos.