”It was an easy decision” – Here’s why Jules Kounde ditched Chelsea for Barcelona
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Jules Kounde explains that choosing Barcelona over Chelsea was an “easy choice” because Xavi Hernandez is the manager of the Catalan team.
Jules Kounde was about to sign with Chelsea when Barcelona snatched him up by agreeing to a four-year agreement worth €50 million, plus up to €10 million in add-ons. The defender admitted that Barcelona manager Xavi was a major factor in his decision because he admired the Spaniard’s footballing philosophy.
“Barca is still a club able to attract anyone, and the manager was very important too. He gave me a lot of confidence and I liked his way of approaching football. It was an easy choice for me because he gave me all that I was looking for,” he stated.
Jules Kounde has a critical role for Barcelona
Jules Kounde is one of the important players that Barcelona added to their team during the summer transfer window to strengthen a variety of positions. The France international is a natural center-back, but he has a lot of experience playing right back, which makes him a flexible player and increases the depth of the group at Camp Nou.
Many players around Europe still seem to be drawn to Barcelona, especially those who have had experience playing against the Spanish club frequently. During his time at Sevilla, Kounde would have met Barcelona numerous times and would have experienced the incredible atmosphere their supporters provide.
The Catalan club made significant purchases throughout the transfer window, adding Jules Kounde, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski to its roster. The situation drew the attention of the Blues, who sought to take advantage of an ambiguous circumstance by adding the high-profile player to their midfield.
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