On August 20, Real Madrid held a presentation ceremony for Konate, and the French defender was interviewed by the club's official media.

On joining Real Madrid:

This means a lot to me because the first jersey I ever owned was a Real Madrid one, and it was a gift from my brother. Since childhood, I have always dreamed of playing for this great club.

Now, I feel like I'm in a dream, and I'm truly delighted to be here. I know the club has high expectations for its players and everyone who wears this jersey. I'm here to fight for this club, and to give my all, both on and off the field.

I feel fantastic, and incredibly excited. The only exception was the 2022 Champions League final in Paris, because at that time I was still playing for Liverpool, and Real Madrid won the Champions League again.

Yes, I want to be part of this history. I really hope to win honors, win the Champions League with this club, and always be a part of it.

Speaking to fans in Spanish:

Good afternoon, everyone. I am very happy to be here.

First of all, I want to thank the president, the head coach, and Real Madrid for trusting me.

At the same time, I also want to thank my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me from the beginning. Without them, I wouldn't be here today.

Since childhood, I have dreamed of this moment. Today, the dream has finally come true.

I know very well what this club represents. This is a huge responsibility, but also a great motivation.

I also want to thank the fans for their great love for me, which means a lot to me and my family.

I promise to give my all for this jersey, to do my best every day, and to help the team with all my strength.

I look forward to experiencing great moments here and winning many championships.

Hala Madrid!

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