Barcelona slammed the door to Manchester City attempts to recruit Jules Koundé.
The Frenchman signed a colossal contract binding him to the Catalans until 2030. The previous defender's previous contract was planned until 2027, but months of negotiations finally led to a new agreement which consolidates his future at Camp Nou.
Manchester City hopes fly away
Guardiola had appointed Koundé as a priority target after abandoning the project to recruit Newcastle star, Tino Livramento. But City's interest was considerably reduced, the 26 -year -old who obtained a new contract in Spain.
“I am very happy here, I feel comfortable in the team and I am very motivated by the ambition of the club,” he told journalists earlier this month. “Each year, we are fighting for all titles and I have no intention of leaving. »»
Barça Lie Koundé until 2030
Koundé is the latest name to sign a long -term contract as part of a vast project led by the management of FC Barcelona to consolidate its future. The young nuggets Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi and Pedri have all devoted their best years to the club, thus guaranteeing long -term stability, while the club aims for national and European success.
Barcelona paid 55 million euros (47.5 million pounds sterling/64 million dollars) to recruit Koundé from Seville in 2022. Originally deployed to the post of central defender, he was quickly transferred to the rear right by the coach of the time, Xavi Hernandez, a transfer that has since marked his role at the club. Under the direction of the new coach Hansi Flick, Koundé continued to flourish on the side, offering both defensive solidity and offensive support. The Frenchman played 141 games in just three years, scoring seven goals, including a decisive goal in the King Cup final against the formidable Real Madrid rival at the start of the year.
