Barcelona have reportedly been left surprised on Jules Kounde over his sudden decision to leave the club at the end of the season after spending just a season with them.
The France international has played a crucial role in Xavi’s team this season. As they reclaimed La Liga from Real Madrid and claimed their first league title since 2019.
According to reports out of Spain on Tuesday, Kounde will attempt to arrange his departure from Camp Nou. This is because he has grown increasingly irritated with playing right-back rather than his natural position of center-back.
90min reported that the 24-year-old hasn’t impressed Barcelona, who are taken aback by this development.
Due to their financial difficulties and the need to adhere to La Liga’s sustainability plans, Barca may be forced to part with important players in order to sign top transfer targets. Although it was not believed that Kounde was on the verge of being let go. His unexpected change of heart could alter the club’s stance.
On Tuesday night, when asked about Kounde’s future, Barcelona director Mateu Alemany reiterated that the team will “resolve internal situations internally.”
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Despite Kounde’s aspirations to find a new club. Barcelona would seek a transfer fee of almost €80 million. Which could make it difficult for them to sell him.
There have been rumors that Barcelona are a known admirer of Bayern Munich defender, Benjamin Pavard who is capable of playing both right-back and center-back. They may try to structure a deal that would send Kounde to Bayern in exchange.
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