Mercato: Jules Koundé seals his future at FC Barcelona!

Renowned sports journalist Ben Jacobs has confirmed that French defender Jules Koundé has made a decisive choice about his future. He has given his verbal agreement to sign a new contract with FC Barcelona, clearly expressing his intention to remain at Camp Nou.

Jules Koundé close to extending with Barça!

According to sources close to the club, Koundé has directly informed head coach Hans-Dieter Flick of his desire to continue his journey with Barça—news that has been warmly received by the technical staff.

The same sources indicate that negotiations are progressing in a positive atmosphere and are expected to culminate in a full agreement in the coming weeks. The official announcement is anticipated soon, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Although his current contract runs until the summer of 2027, the Catalan club management has already begun steps to extend his commitment through 2030.

To recap, Koundé joined FC Barcelona in the summer of 2022 from Sevilla FC. Since then, he has dazzled with his performances, featuring in 53 matches this season, scoring 4 goals, and providing 8 assists—underscoring his major importance within the squad.

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