Barcelona are closing in on a contract extension settlement with star defender Jules Kounde after weeks of talks.
A brand new contract for the French defender has been prioritised by the Catalan giants in 2025, amid recent switch curiosity from the Premier League, however Barcelona remained assured on retaining the 26-year-old.
The potential exit hyperlinks initially centered on Chelsea, who had pursued Kounde throughout his time at Sevilla, with Arsenal additionally within the Les Bleus worldwide, however extra not too long ago it’s been Manchester Metropolis making enquires about bringing him to England.
Negotiations have stepped up in current weeks with membership officers eager to get an settlement sealed earlier than the beginning of the 2025/26 season.
Barcelona clinch Jules Kounde renewal settlement
Barcelona have thrown their full assets behind a push to maintain Kounde as they they think about him to be the very best proper again on the planet.
In a earlier report highlighted by Sempre Barca, switch skilled Fabrizio Romano gave his verdict on the state of affairs by confirming all events had been on the identical web page over a renewal.
Kounde’s present deal runs till 2027, however Barcelona want to tie him down till 2030, and one other replace from Romano claims they’ve now clinched a breakthrough.
💥Barcelona are closing in on Jules Kounde’s extension till 2030 #LaLiga #Barca https://t.co/fHdGGNIi2M
— Soccer España (@footballespana_) July 25, 2025
He’s anticipated to formally signal the paperwork subsequent week, when the squad return from South Korea, with a wage enhance included.
Jules Kounde’s 2024/25 Barcelona stats
Kounde began 29 of Barcelona’s 38 La Liga video games final season – as Hansi Flick’s group clinched the title – and smashed dwelling the winner in La Blaugrana’s Copa del Rey ultimate win over Actual Madrid in April.
His spot in Flick’s beginning XI is unquestioned and the deeper numbers from final season are much more spectacular.
He completed the marketing campaign as Barcelona’s prime tackler in La Liga, with 43 received, and extra dribblers tackled than any of his teammates on 44.
Solely Pau Cubarsi accomplished extra league minutes than him in Flick’s backline.