One of the players who gives the impression of having earned his renewal with FC Barcelona is Jules Koundé. The 26-year-old French defender has masterfully adapted to the role of right-back, which he plays regularly and where he has become one of the best in the world currently, accumulating statistics that leave no one indifferent: three goals and seven assists in 37 matches so far in the 2024-25 season.
With this in mind, it's not surprising that the Barcelona sports management wants to ensure the continuity of Jules Koundé at the club, despite his contract with FC Barcelona expiring on June 30, 2027. The Parisian '23' is already being considered for renewal along with other players like Ronald Araujo (2031), Gerard Martín (2028), Pedri González (2030), Gavi (2030), and Pau Cubarsí (2029), with others in the pipeline such as Iñigo Martínez, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and even Frenkie de Jong.
Deco held a 'summit' with Koundé's agent to address his contract renewal
The interest of FC Barcelona in renewing Jules Koundé seems to be so strong that, as reported in 'Jijantes', Deco, the club's sporting director, has already had a first meeting with the Frenchman's agent, Jonathan Kebé, at the Sports City. The 'summit' lasted about an hour and a half and discussed the extension of the contract of the '23' who recently became the fifth French player with the most appearances in the history of the Catalan team.
It should be noted that, according to various sources, this initial meeting was exploratory, as there is no urgency to address his contractual situation. However, this first 'summit' proved to be a key step in conveying to Koundé and his circle that he is valued and wanted in the team for many more years, as the asset that has solved Barcelona's defensive problems on the right side. An element that also complements excellently with the 'gem' that operates on that flank, Lamine Yamal.
Furthermore, this show of intentions in negotiating with the French full-back comes at a time when rumors have emerged about the interest of one of the Premier League giants, Chelsea, in acquiring his services. However, it seems that this matter will not have much relevance, like any other speculation about Jules Koundé, who has taken on an important role in the Barça sports project and is currently the player who has played the most minutes under the direction of Hansi Flick in the 2024-25 season, with a total of 3,005 minutes so far, surpassing Raphinha, who has accumulated 2,938'.