Petit Confident in Konate Despite Limited World Cup Role

Real Madrid remain confident in Ibrahima Konate despite the defender's lack of playing time for France at the 2026 World Cup. With Upamecano and Saliba established as the starting center-backs, Konate has featured for only 14 minutes.

However, 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit insists that the new Real Madrid defender has the quality to succeed and that the club made the right decision.