The big obstacle for Chelsea to sign Koundé

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Chelsea has encountered a major obstacle in their attempt to sign Jules Koundé in the upcoming transfer windows in Europe. The French player has no intentions of leaving Barcelona in the short term.

As reported by Sport and TEAMtalk, the Stamford Bridge board is considering making an offer exceeding the €50 million set by Deco, at the request of coach Xabi Alonso. However, Koundé remains committed to staying at Barcelona.

Jules Koundé's determination to succeed under Hansi Flick

The 27-year-old defender does not foresee an immediate departure and is focused on reclaiming a key role in the starting lineup for the Blaugrana. Despite being a substitute in 6 out of 8 official matches this season 2026-2027, he aims to solidify his position in the team's plans.

Hansi Flick trusts the defender's performance and has no intention of pushing for his transfer, supported by a contract extension signed in August 2025 that ties the player to Barcelona until June 30, 2030.

Xabi Alonso's persistence and the context of the French national team

Despite the player's firm stance, the English team's sports management, led by Xabi Alonso, considers the defender a top priority for strengthening the defense in 2027. Chelsea's interest dates back to 2022 when they attempted to sign him before his move to Barcelona for a fixed €50 million plus variables from Sevilla.

On the international stage, the player has 57 caps for the French national team under Zinedine Zidane's guidance, serving as the fourth captain after Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Adrien Rabiot, maintaining his status despite his situation in Spain.

Deco's conditions regarding negotiations from London

Deco's technical department has made it clear that they will not allow the defender to leave without receiving an offer exceeding €50 million. This amount is considered essential for Barcelona to address the transfer market and secure a reliable replacement for their defense.

The London executives are exploring the feasibility of financing the deal through deferred payments to comply with Premier League financial regulations. However, the final decision rests with the player's willingness. Chelsea's scouts will attend Barcelona's matches in October and November 2026 to evaluate his progress.

If the French defender persists in rejecting offers and stays in Spain by the end of the year, Chelsea's board will be forced to abandon his signing in the short term and seek alternative options to strengthen Xabi Alonso's defense.

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