FC Barcelona full back Jules Kounde was once again on the receiving end of Hansi Flick’s fury when he arrived late to a team meeting and was penalized by being withdrawn from the starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano.
This was not the first time the French defender had faced this dilemma, but while the former Sevilla defender was definitely the loser, the winner was unquestionably Hector Fort, who started ahead of Kounde in that game.
Still, this was a rare appearance for the La Masia graduate, and it is evident that he is not receiving much trust from Hansi Flick right now, as he has played only 465 minutes in 14 games this season, starting only three of them.
Despite his little playing time, the fullback appears to be devoted to his future with the Blaugrana.
According to SPORT, the Italian team Como, presently led by former Blaugrana midfielder Cesc Fabregas, tried to sign him during the past winter transfer window, but Barcelona rejected their €8 million offer at Fort’s request.
The defender was hesitant to go because he wants to grow in importance at the Catalan club. He has worked his way up from the Blaugrana club’s grassroots level to the first team, and at 18 years old and with a youth card, he has every reason to believe he will play an important role in the first team in the future.
Although they were unable to sign Fort, Como was one of the most active sides in the last winter transfer window, making up to ten signings. In addition to the fullback.
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