Barcelona sign Chelsea target Kounde from Sevilla

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign French international defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, both LaLiga clubs said on Thursday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. According to media reports, Barcelona will pay €55 million for the 23-year-old centre back. “The official nature of the deal is dependent on the player […]

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign French international defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, both LaLiga clubs said on Thursday.

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. According to media reports, Barcelona will pay €55 million for the 23-year-old centre back.

“The official nature of the deal is dependent on the player passing a medical and the signing of contracts,” Barca said in a statement.

Chelsea had made several bids for Kounde during last year’s transfer window and reports suggested he was close to joining the Premier League club this month before Barcelona made a late push.