Jules Kounde confirms desire to stay at Barcelona amid transfer rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Jules Kounde has indicated his intention to remain at Barcelona for the upcoming season. Responding after France’s World Cup third-place match, Kounde emphasized his focus on returning stronger and contributing to Barcelona's success. While the club is open to player offers, they expect substantial bids reflective of Kounde's value, estimated between €50-60 million. Currently, there have been no offers for the defender, who is under contract until 2030.
- •Kounde spoke after France's FIFA World Cup campaign ended.
- •Barcelona values Kounde highly but faces financial pressures.
- •The club requires significant offers to consider transferring Kounde.
- •No current offers have been made for Kounde.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defender finally responds to exit speculation: ‘What I hope is…’
"Jules Kounde has offered the clearest indication that he expects to remain at Barcelona next season, with the French defender focusing entirely on his ambitions at the club despite ongoing transfer sp...
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