Chelsea digs up files to hunt ‘Kounde’ to fill the back line

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หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล Sport has reported that Chelsea have renewed their interest in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde this summer.

The report claims that the Blues are still looking to strengthen their centre-back position and are ready to approach the Frenchman now.

They previously tried to sign Kounde in 2022, when the player was with Sevilla before moving to Camp Nou for £46m.

The French international feels important under manager Hansi Flick, and the confidence given to him by the Barcelona coach has been crucial in his desire to continue. He also has a significant role in the dressing room and feels he fits in at Barcelona, where he moved for €50m three summer ago.

Kounde has been instrumental for Barcelona over the last few seasons from right-back, and has three goals and eight assists in his 45 appearances, featuring more often than any other player for the Blaugrana this year.

Forming a strong partnership with Lamine Yamal this year, Kounde is the first sign of stability that Barcelona have had a right-back for some time.

The Stamford Bridge side are keen on a centre-back who can also play as a full-back, and the French international fits that profile.

However, Kounde is happy in Catalonia and his contract expires in 2026.