Barcelona today presented Jules Kounde as their player, complete with official signatures and photos. The Frenchman arrived in Barcelona on Thursday but was waiting for Joan Laporta and the squad to return from their preseason tour to the United States.
As ever, the press conference tends to be the most interesting part of these events. Many of the questions went to Laporta about future signings rather than Kounde.
In the lead up to his signing, it was heavily rumoured that Sevilla had agreed a deal with Chelsea for the French defender, something Kounde confirmed.
“Yes, it’s true that I had the opportunity to sign for another club [Chelsea], but the choice was clear for me. It wasn’t an effort for me to come, because I knew I wanted to come to Barcelona.”
It just goes to show that Barcelona are still able to use their cachet garnered over the last 15 years in order to attract players. After two desperate years, Barcelona appear to be back on the up again. Chelsea won a Champions League two seasons ago but for Kounde at least, the Blaugrana remain a more attractive option.
CaboPinkberryMadrid
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Journalist: "Is there another signing after Kounde?" Laporta: "It depends on Chelsea."
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AlexanderMadrid
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One thing is certain play with desire and dedication. He wants to play for Barcelona we have to accept that and move on. Goodluck to him Barcelona is a great club where legends are made. We are Chelsea we knows a great player when we sees one it's painful but we have to leave by it. Goodluck kounde thanks for making Chelsea your second choice.
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JoyNg
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Kounde is a young Talented footballer He deserves the best 💯😍 ........ He need A Home were he will be comfortable as he was in Sevilla .not A Homeless London Tenant 💔💔 ............ Violence is anything that has weight and Occupies Pain 🥴😂😂😂💔
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