Barça: Deco confirms the attempt of a big club for Koundé

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By: Manu Tournoux

In an interview for Mundo DeportivoDeco confirmed that Manchester City had inquired about Jules Koundé this summer. The French defender, author of an excellent season at Barça and decisive against Real Madrid in the King Cup, aroused the interest of the Citizens during the summer transfer window. The English club directly questioned Barça on the situation of Koundé, but no official offer was made, the Catalan club having clearly indicated that it did not wish to sell its player.

Finally, Jules Koundé extended his contract until 2030, confirming his commitment with Barça despite the transfer rumors. Deco clarified that the relationship between clubs is “Good and direct”and that City's research on a side was purely exploratory, without concrete negotiation.