The French central defender, until now at Sevilla, signs for Barça for five seasons
Xavi adds another quality footballer in defense to make another competitive leap
The soap opera is over! FC Barcelona has made official today July 28 the signing of Jules Kounde through a statement. The French central defender arrives in Barcelona after some quick negotiations between Barça and Sevilla.
Although the club does not highlight it in the statement, the agreement was reached for 50 million fixed plus another ten in variables, so Koundé He is already a culé, pending the signing of the contracts and that the player passes the medical examination, presumably this Friday.
Koundé has waited for Barça until the last moment, just like Raphinha did, and the footballer’s will has been key to his signing. The player rejected Chelsea’s offer and Sevilla is satisfied with the azulgrana, since the economic figures are similar and in this case Barça will pay in cash and not in installments.
In this way the ‘Koundé case’ comes to an end and Xavi Hernández, key piece and who has maintained permanent contact with the Frenchyou can count on one of the best central defenders on the international scene and continue building a competitive team.
