Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, according to Estadio Deportivo (via Sport Witness). The French international should be unveiled as a new Blues player by the end of June provided there are no last minute surprises thrown into the mix.
Thomas Tuchel's side have been chasing the signature of Jules Kounde for over a year now. The Blues wanted to sign the Frenchman last summer as well but failed in the process. However, they look destined to bring in their top transfer target.
According to the aforementioned source, Chelsea are set to make an offer of around €50-60 million which Sevilla should accept. The two parties should begin their talks to strike a deal soon for the 23-year-old centre-back.
Jules Kounde has been a consistent performer for Sevilla over the past couple of seasons. The French international made 44 appearances for the La Liga outfit during the course of the 2021-22 season and contributed three goals and an assist across all competitions.
Kounde has now been given the green light to move to Chelsea in the next few weeks. It is worth mentioning that the 23-year-old defender will not be the only Sevilla defender to leave in the summer. Julen Lopetegui's side have already bid farewell to Diego Carlos, who will be joining Premier League side Aston Villa once the transfer window commences.
Chelsea need major reinforcements in defense ahead of the 2022-23 season
Chelsea need a couple of new defenders ahead of the new season. The Blues will see two first-team regulars leave the club in Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen in the coming months.
UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer. Andreas Christensen, meanwhile, is expected to join fellow La Liga giants Barcelona on a free transfer as well, according to Football Espana.
These departures will leave Thomas Tuchel short of options in defense. Thiago Silva will be the club's most experienced centre-back. However, the Brazilian defender will turn 38 later this year and will not be at Stamford Bridge for a long period of time.
Apart from Thiago Silva, Chelsea's other defensive options include Trevoh Chalobah and Malang Sarr. However, the pair do not have much experience of playing in the Premier League.
Cesar Azpilicueta, the club captain, might also leave the club this summer.
zuhbcenyz
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WHY very far like dat we should be very serious sometimes in shining players KOUNDE is a good player we should Harry and shine him
Zawadpsuz
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Again I don’t like why Chelsea too slow on transfer
OCHENDO
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why end of the month I don't know why Chelsea is always slow in signing players
Teoabeikm
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this new owners aren't serious.
Cihaeilpr
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am not sure Chelsea will sign player this season very day different news
Marcel0147
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Plssss Nd plsssss free malang sarr dat guy is not a gud player I prefer maguire to dat dude he knows ntin about football talk more of defending
Tasalops
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Why should they wait until the end of the month? I don't understand
Vimkmoyz
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a big problem with Chelsea
GodfreyMutei
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Kounde may end somewhere. Chelsea too slow
Wowcknst
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honestly I just tired of the same news over and over again. just sign him up already mtcheewww
Teaikprty
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Kounde, kounde kounde until when? Complete the the boy
wiycenyz
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plz make things serious other team ar building there team ND us we are jst hearing rumours wat happening.
nawdeklmnr
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Why do Chelsea always delay in transfers Is becoming bad for us, which results panic buying If it must be done,it must be done fast
Cuyaipty
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In terms of transfer Chelsea is very slow
Yuabcenr
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same old story again and again😂
Yuabcenr
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nothing new🤦🤦
hekaenrsuz
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Chelsea won't sign anyone. The glory died with Abramovich
Wahabcmnoy
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As for me Chalobah is better than Kounde
Guys let's wait n see August but l promise yu Chalobah is better than J. KOUNDE Check the Chalobah's record this yr He played 30 games 20 wins 10 draws 0. Looses
yepbdeknot
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I'm seeing that Tuchel has problem in managing transfer. this same thing happened, and we lost Halland and letter got Lukaku, we have already lost Rudiger to Real Madrid.
pudcdeiks
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As for me Chalobah is better than Kounde
What rock did you creep out from???
Etilomi0147
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No, it should be by the end of this year😏
Qwardwo
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As for me Chalobah is better than Kounde
You don’t know sports man Learn wai
misabcdenp
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Chelsea is a joke others are confirming deals they are busy talking of next month
Beocemopsy
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Man I wish Real Madrid got Kounde! If Chelsea get him, then good on them!
Slim2dor
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Good replacement for Rudiger.
Jetacnosu
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I don't understand this chelsea again
Wahabcmnoy
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As for me Chalobah is better than Kounde
Ameerul24
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Sevilla lost both Carlos and Kounde in less than a month☠
❣️ALLFOOTBALL❣️
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By the end of this month when Tchouameni has already joined Real Madrid as confirmed by Romano.No time to delay as Chelsea does not have defenders in particular... Rudiger is already a Madrid player and the likes of captain Azpi, Alonso and Christiansen have all been rumored with a move to Camp nou.