Jules Kounde decided to stop speculation about his future. Although several rumors had suggested a possible departure from Barcelona to help the Catalan club bolster its finances, the French defender made his stance clear the day after the Blues’ 4-6 defeat to England in the third-place match at the 2026 World Cup.
The contract runs until June 2030, and the former Girondins de Bordeaux player clearly has no desire to change his situation this summer. According to DAZN, Kounde preferred to talk about his sporting ambitions rather than the transfer window. He said: “I want to have a great season. So I’m going to rest well first so I can come back stronger, have a better season and help Barça as much as possible. I’m really looking forward to it.” Simple words, spoken directly, that close the door to many hypotheses.
A future that is still in Catalonia
These statements come in the context of Barça looking for solutions to balance its books and with the Spanish press announcing the departure of several executives. Despite this situation, Kounde does not appear to be concerned about the transfer. His speech above all reflects his desire to continue the adventure under the Blaugrana flag and start working again on new bases after the summer break. At this stage, everything indicates that the defender will be present in Catalonia at the start of next season.