Barcelona defender Jules Kounde might be remaining on the membership for a while but, after saying a brand new contract on the membership. The French defender revealed as a lot to the press in South Korea.
Experiences of an settlement on a brand new contract emerged final week, and it was reported that the intention had been to announce the deal earlier than leaving for his or her preseason tour of Asia. Nevertheless the arrival of Marcus Rashford altered the membership’s timing, and the deal will now be made official on their return.
Kounde confirms new deal till 2030
“The whole lot is able to renew till 2030 once we return to Barcelona. It was quick,” he informed Marca, following Barcelona’s coaching session on Wednesday in Seoul.
“The membership and I had the identical thought of staying. I’m very blissful, I really feel snug with the group, with the ambition, and I’m very grateful to be at an establishment the place we combat for each title yearly. I had no intention of leaving.”
‘I’ll at all times really feel extra snug as a centre-back’ – Kounde
Subsequent season the plan is for Kounde to proceed as Barcelona’s first-choice right-back. Prior to now, this has been described as a dealbreaker for Kounde, who prefers to play in central defence, and earlier than final season, was angling for a return to the center of the pitch. But underneath Flick, Kounde stated he was content material there.
“Nothing is ready in stone in soccer,” he laughed. “I’m solely 26, and it’s true that I’ve been enjoying full-back. I hope to take a step ahead this yr. I’m at all times accessible to the coach; he is aware of I can play in each positions. I’ll at all times really feel extra like a centre-back, as a result of I used to be educated as one, however I’m blissful.”
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Kounde reacts to ter Stegen damage and captaincy
In the meantime captain and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the main target of the headlines, with speak of a departure and doubtlessly dropping his management place following him round. The 33-year-old underwent surgical procedure on Tuesday, and is ready to be out for the subsequent 4 months. Kounde had the next to say on the matter.
“He’s not with us proper now, and it’s not a subject we’re discussing. We all know it’s a troublesome scenario for him, as a teammate and as an individual. The query of the captaincy isn’t one for me, it’s for the supervisor and will depend on what the membership desires to do.”