Chelsea knocks on Koundé's door

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Jules Koundé, a 27-year-old defender, is back in the latest news of FC Barcelona as he is once again under the scrutiny of Chelsea regarding the winter transfer market. The English club is assessing his situation after the French player lost prominence under Hansi Flick at the beginning of the season.

The change in scenario is significant because Koundé renewed his contract with Barça in August 2025 until June 30, 2030. His contractual future is secure, so any move in January would necessarily involve negotiations with the Blaugrana club.

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Jules Koundé loses ground in Hansi Flick's plans

The sports situation of Jules Koundé is one of the factors that have reignited interest from England. The defender has started from the bench in six of the eight official matches played by FC Barcelona at the beginning of this season.

Hansi Flick has opted for other alternatives at right-back, particularly Eric García, while Koundé has been left out of the starting lineup more frequently than in previous seasons. The Frenchman was a regular starter in previous seasons, but his status has changed during the initial weeks of the campaign.

A similar situation has occurred with the French national team. Koundé played the full 90 minutes against Turkey in the Nations League but then did not participate against Belgium or Italy. Pierre Kalulu has gained ground at right-back within Zinedine Zidane's choices.

The match against Italy on October 2 ended in a 1-1 draw, but Koundé remained on the bench throughout the game. His reduced involvement both with his club and with France has once again put his situation in the market spotlight. Nevertheless, Koundé continues to attract interest in the Premier League.

Chelsea considers a move for January

Chelsea has been monitoring Jules Koundé for a while and previously attempted to sign him before his move to Barcelona. In 2022, Barça beat the London team to the punch and paid around €50 million fixed plus variables to Sevilla for his transfer.

Now, ElDesmarque reports that the Stamford Bridge club is once again attentive to his situation. The possibility being considered is a move during the next January transfer window, taking advantage of the French international's reduced playing time.

There is also an economic aspect that could influence any discussions. If FC Barcelona needs to free up wage bill or squad space for winter signings, a significant departure could facilitate other moves.

This does not imply that Barça has decided to sell the defender. His contract extension until 2030 gives the club a solid contractual position, and as of now, there is no formal negotiation between the two entities nor an offer presented by the English club.

Other proposals are on the table

Interest is not limited to English football alone. Bayern Munich has also been recently linked to the player, although the most concrete movement for the short term comes from London.

The upcoming January window will determine if Chelsea's interest materializes into a formal proposal. Jules Koundé is contracted until 2030, so any potential departure will depend on FC Barcelona agreeing to negotiations and the player considering leaving the club after losing prominence under Flick.

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