Jules Kounde says Xavi was key to choosing to join Barcelona after leaving Sevilla over the summer. Xavi was insistent and told him what he wanted from him on the pitch. And he justified it because he understood that his incorporation was essential because of how he wanted to play. Koundé was already captivated by the coach for how he made Barça improve last season. "When I talked ...Full Story »

Barcelona are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde as the defender will seal his move to the Camp Nou once completing a medical and officially signing a contract. The Blaugrana had already beaten the Blues to Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, re-signed Ousmane Dembele amid interest from Stamford Bridge and signed Andreas Christensen from Thomas Tuchel on a free...Full Story »

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Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla for a base fee of €50 million ($50m/£42m) plus add-ons, GOAL can confirm. He is expected to sign a four-year contract that will run until 2026. Kounde had been pursued by Chelsea since at least last summer, but he preferred a move to Camp Nou. Xavi specifically requested Barcelona approach Kounde to rei...Full Story »

According to journalist Alex Pintanel, Barcelona are on the verge of signing Jules Kounde and the transfer is closer than ever to completion. According to previous media reports, both Barcelona and Chelsea are interested in making a move for Sevilla's 23-year-old centre-back Kounde this summer, with Barcelona reaching an agreement in principle with Sevilla over the weekend and the player will...Full Story »

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French defender is at the top of Barcelona's list Barcelona have everything ready for the arrival of French centre-back Jules Kounde. In fact, they have given fans the option to buy the club's shirt, marked with Kounde on the back of it before announcing the deal themselves. This was for only a few minutes, but as multiple sources have reported, Sevilla and Barcelona have finally reached an ...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly identified one concern with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as the deal looks like falling apart. Barcelona are now increasingly confident of winning the race for the France international, according to the Guardian, and their report suggests Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is not that sold on the player anyway. Their report states that Tuchel is unsure if Kounde is tall enou...Full Story »

According to journalist Romano, Chelsea may be challenged again as Barcelona prepare offer for Jules Kounde. The previous offer from Chelsea for Conde was a transfer fee of 65 million euros, a proposed five-year contract with Conde and a promise of an annual salary of 9 million euros for the individual. Although the Sevilla club previously claimed to be in talks with only Chelsea regarding C...Full Story »

Chelsea have tabled a 65m euro bid for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde amid increasing optimism that a deal can be struck for the Frenchman this summer, 12 months on from when the same proposed transfer fell through. Barcelona are also thought to be monitoring the Frenchman, though at present sources seem to indicate that it is the Blues who have the upper hand in negotiations, with Barca havin...Full Story »