Jules Koundé is becoming one of the best full backs in the world and is an undisputed starter for Hansi Flick at Barça. A Flick who, on the other hand, has already punished him on several occasions for not complying with the rules that the coach sets and which he is very demanding in enforcing.
Koundé, 26, has played 43 games this season for Barça, scoring three goals and making eight assists. The Parisian full-back is an essential part of Hansi Flick’s game plan, and he has become one of the best right-backs in the world. Koundé’s buy-out clause is currently valued at around 1 billion euros.
Deco aims to renew Jules Koundé until 2030 before the end of the current season. The versatile French defender is an undisputed starter at right back, and Hansi Flick wants to continue counting on the player. The player is very settled in Sitges and is not keen to leave despite the interest aroused.
According to Sport, an agreement in principle has almost been reached between Barça and Koundé for the Barça player to remain at the club until 2030. This would be for three more seasons and the player would continue until he is 31 years old. There will be a small pay rise. It may take a little longer to be announced because there is no salary space right now, so we will have to wait until the summer.
Koundé has suitors to leave Barça
Chelsea want to complete the signing of Jules Koundé, for whom they already made an offer to Barça several seasons ago. The Blues are preparing 100 million euros to sign him in the summer, but Barça will not listen to offers. Manchester United have also set their sights on Jules Koundé and are preparing an €80 million offer to convince FC Barcelona to part with the French defender in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Old Trafford sees the French full-back as the key player they need to strengthen their defense. The financial offer would include a contract with a considerably higher salary than the one he currently receives from the Barça.