 Two years later, Konaté was an integral part of the team that finished as runners-up in the Championnat National and gained promotion to Ligue 2 for the 2012–13 campaign.However, despite playing 28 league matches that season it was announced that he would not be remaining at Niort the following year.Following the expiry of his contract with Niort, it was revealed on 23 May 2013 that Konaté would join Ligue 2 rivals Angers SCO for the 2013–14 season.