FC Barcelona’s press service announced through its official social media pages a joyful piece of news for the fans. French national team defender Jules Koundé has signed a new contract and will continue to defend the Catalan side’s honor for many more years.
According to reports, the 26-year-old defender has extended his current deal for another five years. Now Koundé will play for Barcelona until June 30, 2030. This once again highlights the club management’s trust in him and the important role he plays in the team.
Renowned as a right-back, Koundé began his career at French club Bordeaux. In 2019, he moved to Sevilla for €35 million and successfully proved himself in the Spanish league.
In the summer of 2022, Barcelona’s management spent €50 million to bring the defender into their squad and signed a contract with him. At present, experts from Transfermarkt value him at around €65 million.
So far in his professional career, Koundé has made a total of 368 club appearances. He has stood out not only with reliable defensive performances but also contributed in attack, scoring 21 goals and providing 22 assists.
In conclusion, Jules Koundé’s contract extension has become one of Barcelona’s steps toward the future. His experience and skill will play a crucial role in helping the club achieve high results in all competitions.
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