Jules Koundé has become one of the key pieces in FC Barcelona's scheme. Since his arrival, the defender has proven to be crucial, especially at right-back, where he has played every match.
As of today, he is the only player on the squad who has been present in all 45 matches played so far.
Koundé, the Cornerstone of the Defense
The performance of Koundé hasn't gone unnoticed by anyone. Despite not being his usual position, the Frenchman has shown impressive solidity at right-back. His adaptation and consistency have earned him the trust of Hansi Flick, who see him as key.
With his reliability and enormous defensive capability, Koundé has established himself as one of the most important players at Barça. The defender's versatility has also been key, as he can perform various defensive roles without losing quality. His presence has provided much stability to a defense that has shown some difficulties in the past.
Barcelona Wants to Secure His Future
Barça knows that having a player of Koundé's caliber is a significant competitive advantage. Therefore, the management is looking for a full-back to give him competition, but they don't want to lose their defensive gem.
Although several teams have shown interest, Barça is determined to keep him for much longer.
In this regard, a few weeks ago, Barcelona conveyed to Koundé their desire to extend his contract, which is currently signed until 2027. The message from the club is clear: they want the player to continue at Camp Nou beyond that date. This reflects the importance that Koundé has within the club's sports project.
Koundé Wants to Stay at Barcelona
To the satisfaction of Barça fans, Koundé himself has made it clear that his intention is to stay at Barcelona. The defender has no plans to leave the club in the short or medium term, despite having received tempting offers from other teams. His desire is to continue growing with the Catalan team, a club that has given him the opportunity to show his quality at the elite level.
Koundé has expressed his satisfaction with the treatment received in Barcelona, both on a sporting and personal level. His adaptation has been quick and, as he himself has confessed, he feels at home in the city and in the locker room. This has been key to his decision to remain linked to Barça for the coming years.
Koundé confessed to Deco his desire to stay and a verbal agreement was confirmed to renew his contract. According to various sources, only the signature is missing to formalize the contract that will keep him in Barcelona until 2027.