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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has shown interest in Jules Koundé, the 27-year-old defender from FC Barcelona, to add him to their squad in this summer transfer window. The French full-back is one of Luis Enrique's new requests.
Taking advantage of the ongoing discussions for Ferran Torres, the French club aims to negotiate for the French international and take him out of the Blaugrana team, where Joan Laporta and Deco are considering his transfer if they receive a formal offer below the 70 million euros offered by other clubs last year.
Luis Enrique's plan at PSG to use Jules Koundé as a center-back
As reported by RMC Sport, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi leads PSG's interest in Koundé with the aim of placing him under Luis Enrique's orders. The Parisian coaching staff intends to utilize the 27-year-old footballer as a central defender, his natural position before joining the Blaugrana.
Negotiations proceed alongside the talks for Ferran Torres, seeking to replicate the signings of players from Camp Nou like Ousmane Dembélé or Lionel Messi. The French club is confident in convincing the player through a project that ensures him regular minutes in the defensive line.

Loss of starting position at FC Barcelona opens the door to his exit
FC Barcelona's stance regarding Koundé's sale has shifted after a season of irregular performance under Hansi Flick. The presence of Eric García and the signing of João Cancelo threaten to lessen his minutes on the right flank, removing his status as an untouchable player in the squad.
Joan Laporta and Deco acknowledge that they will not reach the previously discarded figure of 70 million euros from past transfer windows but believe that a reasonable economic proposal would ease the club's wage bill. The Catalan board does not rule out authorizing the departure of the 27-year-old defender along with Torres before the transfer window closes.
PSG's representatives will hold a meeting with FC Barcelona's sports management during the second week of August 2026. The Parisian board's aim is to present an initial offer jointly for Koundé and Ferran Torres before the start of Ligue 1.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El PSG reactiva su interés en Koundé
