Another month to wait … On September 22, the 2025 Golden Ballon will take place at the Châtelet theater, in Paris. In the meantime, the race for the most prestigious individual trophy in the world of football continues to be talked about.
While two major favorites emerge, Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, Jules Koundé was invited to decide on the subject this Thursday, on the occasion of the formalization of his contract extension until June 2030. A question necessarily embarrassing for the tricolor defender, who nevertheless wet.
“” Does Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d'Or? You put me in a difficult situation but … if it deserves it? Yes he deserves it “thus dropped the former Bordeaux.
Koundé: “Yes Yamal deserves the Ballon d'Or”
And to add: ” It is true that other players have had a good season. But yes Yamal deserves it. »» A statement that should please the young nugget of Barça, much less, however, to her teammate in the French team.
When he speaks, Jules Koundé also welcomed his extension. “” I am very proud to extend at FC Barcelona, he said. The truth is that everything was very easy because the club and I wanted to go in the same direction. I am very good here, in this city, with my teammates … Since my arrival, my dream is to win trophies here. This is what motivates me every day and I hope it will continue. Many legends have passed through Barça, and it is a pleasure to be able to play a leading role in such a large club. »»
