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Aubameyang is happy, as Kounde, Raphinha regret following poor transfer decisions

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Aubameyang is happy, as Kounde, Raphinha regret following poor transfer decisions

FC Barcelona have crashed out of the UCL to the Europa League play-off for the second season in a row. Meanwhile, their early exit has explained why Raphinha and Kounde made mistakes by choosing to join them in the summer window over Chelsea. Raphinha while at Leeds United was Chelsea’s number one summer target and Leeds had agreed to Chelsea’s offer before the Brazilian opted out and choose to join Barcelona as the club was his boyhood dream. Jules Kounde has been Chelsea’s potential target since 2021 and the blues…

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I chose to joined Barcelona after speaking Thomas Tuchel – Kounde reveals

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Jules Kounde reveals why he rejected Chelsea to choose Barcelona

Barcelona defender, Jules Kounde, has revealed he spoke to former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, as transfer speculation rumbled on in the summer. Kounde eventually moved to the Nou Camp in a £56million deal. The 23-year-old has told L’Equipe: “First, I come to a huge club, which has known good times and which, lately, has had less. “I come to a project that I would not call reconstruction because we already have a competitive team, but rather, being upturned. I was interested in being part of this new wave, in search…

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Thiago Silva reacts to Jules Kounde post after Bayern’s 2-0 win over Barca

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Thiago Silva reacts to Jules Kounde post after Bayern's 2-0 win over Barca

Bayern Munich won Barcelona 2-0 at Allianz Arena during their UCL game yesterday. The Catalans really fought boldly but Bayern Munich has a lot of experienced players who really know how to get a good result in big games. Manuel Neuer made over 3 excelent saves and that tormented Barca so much. Jules Kounde made an appearance yesterday together with Christensen and Marcos Alonso. Photo Credit: Twitter He was not on his best performance also, Leroy Sane really dribbled all through Barca’s defence while Kounde was busy escorting him .…

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Jules Kounde reveals why he rejected Chelsea to choose Barcelona

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Jules Kounde reveals why he rejected Chelsea to choose Barcelona

Jules Kounde has said that he chose Barcelona over Chelsea because of the ambitious project that they have in place at the Camp Nou, where he is one of many players to have joined this summer. The central defender signed for Barcelona last week after being pursued by a number of teams, most of all Premier League side Chelsea. Barcelona have paid a reported fee of 50 million euros to Sevilla for the French defender who has been a standout performer for some time in the Andalusian side. Speaking during…

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Chelsea set to complete signing of Versatile player after Joules Kounde fall out

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Thomas Tuchel recalls Chelsea star player back to Stamford Bridge as Aston Villa hijack Digne's transfer deal

CHELSEA reportedly agreed personal terms with Wesley Fofana after missing out on Joules Kounde to Barcelona The Blues are plotting a swoop for the Foxes defender after missing out on Jules Kounde to Barcelona.   Leicester have rejected a bid from Chelsea for defender Wesley Fofana Leicester have rejected a bid from Chelsea for defender Wesley FofanaCredit: Rex Thomas Tuchel has managed to bolster his backline after bringing in Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. But the Chelsea boss wants another to help plug the gaps left by Antonio Rudiger and Andreas…

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 Don’t go to Chelsea Xavi’s phone call with Kounde over Barcelona move revealed

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 Don't go to Chelsea Xavi’s phone call with Kounde over Barcelona move revealed

Sevilla defender, Jules Kounde has decided to reject a move to Chelsea and will wait for Barcelona to sign him, according to AS. Earlier this week, Chelsea saw a £55million offer accepted, while Kounde verbally agreed a five-year contract with the Blues. But Barca have been urging Kounde to wait for them and the France international has now put the brakes on a switch to Chelsea for the time being. It is understood Xavi has been instrumental in convincing the player to hold out for the LaLiga side. Xavi discussed…

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Angry Chelsea stop Barcelona from signing two top players because of Kounde

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BREAKING: Joules Kounde Arrives In London To Undergo Medical Tests

Chelsea are blocking Barcelona from signing their two defenders, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, after the Catalan club hijacked their move for Sevilla’s Jules Kounde. The Premier League giants are expected to welcome Kounde to Stamford Bridge this summer, but Barcelona have joined the race despite their financial problems. Barcelona are now confident of striking a deal with Sevilla for Kounde’s signature as the French star would prefer to head to the Camp Nou than join Chelsea. According to Spanish outlet Sport, Chelsea are ‘angry’ with the Blaugrana and believe…

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Chelsea submit paperworks to Sevilla to finalize Joules Kounde 5 years deal

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New Chelsea Signing To Wear John Terry's shirt number 26

Chelsea have submitted paperworks to Sevilla as they push further to sign the defender on £55m deal, 5 year contract. The Blues had submitted an improved bid of £55m for the 23-year-old, and with his move being certain, he didn’t join his teammates to Portugal. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano had claimed: “Official. Jules Koundé has been left out of Sevilla’s squad for upcoming pre-season friendly in Portugal, as negotiations are still ongoing. “It was already decided internally, as Sevilla are in talks to sell Koundé this week.” Kounde shocked everyone…

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BREAKING: Joules Kounde Arrives In London To Undergo Medical Tests

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BREAKING: Joules Kounde Arrives In London To Undergo Medical Tests

  Chelsea are close to securing their third major summer signing from Sevilla, the French defender Jules Kounde, has agreed personal terms with the Blues. The Blues are said to have reached an agreement with the La Liga Club for the sale of the player, with the Stamford Bridge side offering to pay £51m upfront plus £4m in add-ons, that is according to a report by the Sun. The report went further to claim that the player has already agreed to personal terms with the club and a deal could…

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Chelsea set to complete signing of Joules Kounde on €60m after initial bid rejected

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Done deal as Chelsea complete first summer signing of Joules Kounde from Sevilla announcement imminent

Following the recent addition of Kalidou Koulibaly, Chelsea are still in the market for another central defender, with their pursuit of Sevilla’s Jules Kounde heating up according to recent reports. Thomas Tuchel has been vocal recently that the club’s main focus in the transfer market is currently defense. With multiple defenders departing, the Blues are now setting their sights on a familiar transfer target: Jules Kounde. IMAGO / NurPhoto CBS Sports’ Ben Jacobs provided an update on the future of the young defender on Monday. Chelsea pursued him extensively last summer but…

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