Jules Koundé experienced the end of the 2024-2025 fiscal year since the infirmary. Hit in the hamstrings during the semi-final go to the Champions League between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, on April 30, the 26-year-old French defender has not replayed since. A blow for the Catalan club and the player, who was able to blow.
It must be said that Jules Koundé has not rested much in recent months. The former Bordeaux had been the most used player in the world in 2024 by playing 70 games, accumulating 6,000 hours spent on the field, more than 97 hours. And in 2025, the tricolor international still chained matches at a frantic pace to this injury.
A situation that should change next season. According to information from Don BalonBarça would have been looking for a right side this summer. A player capable of occasionally replacing French, or even competing with it. Catalan decision -makers have even already identified the ideal recruit.
Koundé, a competitor at € 25 million?
Still according to the same source, the residents of Camp Nou would have targeted Denzel Dumfries, author of a very good season with Inter Milan. The Dutch side would have a profile much appreciated by Hansi Flick. Not to mention that “ The player is motivated and his price is very affordable “Indicates the Spanish site.
Indeed, Denzel Dumfries has a release clause estimated at 25 million euros. However, it expires in mid-July. The Barcelonans will therefore have to activate in the days to come if they want to complete the arrival of the Batavian at a reasonable price.
