Koundé clarifies his future

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Jules Koundé, a 27-year-old French defender, does not consider leaving the Barcelona transfer market during the month of January and wants to reclaim his place in Hansi Flick's team, according to 'CaughtOffside'. The player has a contract until June 2030, while several Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation due to his lack of playing time.

Jules Koundé aims to regain his spot at Barcelona

The decrease in his role is evident at the beginning of this season. Koundé has played 261 minutes in four LaLiga matches and one Champions League game, having fallen behind Eric García and João Cancelo in Flick's rotation.

During the concentration with France, Koundé himself admitted that his situation is a result of his performance last season. The full-back acknowledged that he was below his own standards and pointed out specific aspects of his game that need improvement.

However, this situation does not imply a decision to leave. Koundé remains tied to Barcelona until 2030, after signing an extension in August 2025 that added three years to his previous contract.

Furthermore, the sporting context may provide him with a fresh opportunity. Andreas Christensen's injury has limited Flick's defensive alternatives, while Koundé is back to training normally after the international break.

🚨🚨 JULES KOUNDÉ 🇫🇷 NE VEUT PAS QUITTER LE BARÇA !!! ❌💙❤️ Sa priorité est de retrouver sa place de titulaire, Eric Garcia 🇪🇸 lui étant souvent préféré. Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, City et Liverpool le surveillent de près. (@sport) https://t.co/n0S705RsdC

— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) October 8, 2026

Premier League keeps an eye on Jules Koundé

English interest does exist, even though it hasn't materialized into a formal offer. Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool are among the clubs monitoring the Frenchman's development for future markets.

Chelsea is one of the teams showing particular interest in Koundé. The London-based club evaluated his situation in the last market and is once again linked to the player due to his reduced involvement at Barcelona.

The appeal for Premier League clubs also lies in his versatility. Koundé can play as a right-back and center-back, two positions he has occupied during his time at Barcelona and with France. In the 2025/26 season, he played 47 matches, scored three goals, and provided four assists.

His contract is another significant factor. Koundé renewed until 2030, and his market value is 60 million euros, according to Transfermarkt's update on 5 June 2026. Thus, Barcelona has room to negotiate if a club presents a specific proposal.

Currently, January appears to be devoid of any movements. Jules Koundé wants to seize the upcoming months to reclaim his prominence at Barcelona, while the Premier League will continue monitoring his situation. If Flick's rotation remains unchanged, contacts could increase during the winter transfer window, but there is currently no formal offer that would lead the Frenchman to depart.

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