Barcelona have agreed a deal with Sevilla for defender Jules Kounde, with the Catalan club pipping Chelsea to the France international.
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The Spanish club confirmed on Thursday night, July 28, that they have reached an agreement with Sevilla for the signing of Kounde, with the defender now set for a medical in Catalonia before putting pen to paper on a contract.
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The deal comes as a big blow to Chelsea and manager Thomas Tuchel, who prioritised the France international in their attempt to rebuild the defence. Kounde was reportedly very close to joining Chelsea for a fee upwards of €65 million, but Barcelona hijacked the transfer.
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Kounde will become Barcelona\’s fifth signing in what is turning out to be a busy summer for the Laliga side, ifhe passes his medical.
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Chelsea have moved to block Marcos Alonso\’s transfer to the Catalan giants in response to Barca snatching Kounde