FC Barcelona transfer news: Jules Kounde set to join Xavi's Barca after deal reached with Sevilla

Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Soccer News (AP)

FC Barcelona transfer news: Jules Kounde set to join Xavi's Barca after deal reached with Sevilla

Jules Kounde will be introduced as a new FC player in the coming days, putting an end to an eventful transfer saga, AP Sports insider Fabrizio Romano reports. The French defender has agreed to join the Spanish giants after an agreement was reached with' over the transfer fee on Wednesday.'

The Premier League outfit expressed interest in Kounde's services but failed to reach an agreement with his camp as he preferred a move to Barcelona.''s side has beaten Chelsea yet again for another player, as the Blues are left scrambling for alternative options. Kounde and''were on Chelsea's radar this summer but the two ultimately chose to join arguably the most active club of this transfer market, which had already plucked Andreas Christensen as a free agent from the Blues earlier in the month. Kounde agreed personal terms with Barca over weekend after talks with Xavi, who convinced him to join his club.'

FC Barcelona made another crucial signing and continue to make changes in their roster. The club this summer already signed free agents Christensen (26) and Franck Kessie (25) while landing Raphinha from Leeds United for approximately €75 million and from Bayern Munich for approximately €50 million, with add-ons included.'

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