Arsenal signs Ezri Konsa, ending interest in Barcelona's Kounde
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Arsenal's recent acquisition of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa has effectively ruled out a potential transfer for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde this summer. Kounde, who has been linked with a departure after a disappointing season, remains committed to Barcelona, where he has a contract through 2030. Despite speculation stemming from agent Jonathan Kebe's presence at the club, Kounde has expressed a desire to stay and may assume a central defensive role following Ronald Araujo's loan to Liverpool.
- •Arsenal completed a €68 million deal for Ezri Konsa.
- •Jules Kounde's future at Barcelona is secure for now.
- •Kounde prefers a central role rather than playing at right-back.
- •Kounde has a contract with Barcelona until 2030.
- •Ronald Araujo's loan to Liverpool may change Kounde's positioning.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal move no longer a possibility for exit-linked Barcelona defender
"While the Barcelona backline is mostly settled for the season ahead, Jules Kounde appears to be one of those players who may leave the club in the near future.Even in the ongoing summer transfer windo...
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