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Barcelona have managed to safe the futures of a number of key gamers like Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Gavi, and Pau Cubarsi with new contract renewals in latest weeks.
However the spree of renewals is unlikely to cease anytime quickly as sporting director Deco continues to work in direction of shielding the core of the workforce.
As reported earlier this week, the following wave of renewals might see Barça tying down different necessary gamers like Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Jules Kounde to new and improved offers.
Kounde to be provided a brand new contract till 2030
Now, SPORT studies that Kounde could possibly be the following Barcelona participant to increase his contract within the coming weeks.
The Catalans have already determined to supply the French worldwide a renewal, extending his present deal – set to run out in 2027 – till 2030.
The report provides that the probabilities of reaching an settlement are extremely beneficial as Barcelona are more than happy with Kounde’s performances, whereas the participant himself is completely satisfied on the membership and absolutely dedicated to securing an extension.
Subsequent in line for a renewal. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
Supervisor Hansi Flick can also be a robust admirer of the 26-year-old defender. Moreover, the tensions that arose concerning Kounde’s position at right-back, when Xavi Hernandez was in cost, are actually a factor of the previous.
Kounde has tailored effectively to the full-back place and feels more and more comfy within the position. Nonetheless, Barça have knowledgeable him that he might nonetheless be wanted as a central defender relying on the workforce’s wants, which he has accepted with full professionalism.
Chelsea nonetheless lurking
The report provides that Chelsea proceed to carry an curiosity in Kounde, having first tried to signal him from Sevilla in 2022, solely to be overwhelmed by Barcelona.
The Blues explored a switch final summer season as effectively and will return with a suggestion of round €100 million this yr. However Barcelona haven’t any intention of entertaining any bids for the Frenchman.
Kounde, for his half, just isn’t contemplating a transfer both regardless of being conscious of the curiosity from Chelsea in addition to some golf equipment in Saudi Arabia.
Barcelona purpose to finalise Kounde’s extension earlier than finishing the renewal of Raphinha, whose contract they wish to prolong till 2029.
