Unexpected Turn in Koundé's Future

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17/10/26 18:30:00

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FC Barcelona is facing a potential transfer request from Jules Koundé, a 27-year-old defender, in this summer transfer window. This situation could radically change the market for the blaugrana team.

The French international is seriously considering leaving the Catalan club for the Premier League due to his disagreement with the sports management, which is looking to recruit a new center-back following the loan of Ronald Araujo to Liverpool instead of moving him to the heart of the defense.

The Conflict between Jules Koundé and Hansi Flick

The tension between the player and Hansi Flick has escalated following Araujo's departure. Koundé expressed to the German coach his desire to move away from the right flank to play as a central defender, a role he had in his previous stages. However, Hansi Flick reiterated that he considers Koundé the undisputed starting right-back for the 2026/2027 season.

This stance led to a strong disagreement in the Barcelona dressing room before the World Cup. The German coach demanded absolute performance from the player in the assigned position, thwarting his ambition to establish himself as a central defender at Camp Nou.

FC Barcelona's Search for Center-Backs Sparks Premier League Interest

Koundé is displeased that FC Barcelona is scouting for defenders like Aymeric Laporte or Cuti Romero while he offered himself to fill the void left by Araujo's loan. Faced with the board's refusal to move him to the center of the defense, the player's agent has initiated talks with British clubs offering him a guaranteed starting role as a center-back.

The departure of the defender is not ruled out before the transfer window closes. The Catalan club's management is aware of the player's position and will assess formal offers from England that meet the club's financial demands.

Representatives of Jules Koundé will hold a meeting with the FC Barcelona board to determine his future. Should an offer exceeding €60 million come from the Premier League, FC Barcelona will authorize the player's sale and enter the market to sign a right-back and a center-back.

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