After a long battle with Chelsea Football Club, the Giant of Spain, Barcelona football club has clinched the signing of the French defender, Jules Kounde from Sevilla.
He was signed for a whopping deal of £50 million plus adds-on that will keep him in the club until 2027.
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During his press conference, he revealed that the head coach of Barcelona, Xavi played a big role in his transfer to Barcelona. He vowed to have received multiple calls from the manager who convinced him to join him over Chelsea Football Club.
Chelsea football club however are heartbroken amidst how Barcelona has snatched their two key summer targets. They scouted Kounde for over 2 years before the French man changed his mind and chose Barcelona.
They have moved on as they have launched another bid for the Leicester City defender, Fofana who is open to joining the club.
Watch video below;
The first thoughts from @jkeey4 on his arrival in Barcelona pic.twitter.com/CQTb5ms6L5
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