Jules Kounde z is one of the most sought-after players in the summer transfer window. The French defender was mainly associated with two clubs – Chelsea and. At the beginning, the English were the favorites to recruit Kounde, but now the Catalan team is close to finalizing the transfer. The defensor will cost € 50 million in base and € 10 million in bonuses. Chelsea want to pay back Barcelona and plan to take a bit more drastic measures in retaliation.
Chelsea wants to “spoil FC Barcelona”. Blocking the departure of two players
The Catalan daily “Sport” reports that FC Barcelona is interested in two Chelsea players – and Marcos Alonso. The English intend to repay Barcelona for their actions during the transfer and suspend talks with the Catalans regarding the above-mentioned defenders. According to Spanish journalists, he believes that “Barca” is preventing them from planning reinforcements.
Jules Kounde’s transfer is not the only time FC Barcelona overtakes Chelsea in the fight to sign a new player. Earlier, such a situation arose during the transfer. First, the club led by an agreement with Leeds United for 60-65 million euros, but the player himself preferred to go to FC Barcelona. Ultimately, the Brazilian then left for around 58 million euros plus bonuses.
Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azplicueta’s contracts with Chelsea are valid until the end of next June. Previously, FC Barcelona brought in another defender from London on a free transfer – a fact that did not extend his contract with Chelsea and tied with Barcelona until the end of the 2025/2026 season.
Source: Sport
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