Shielding on the way? Deco is already moving for Koundé's renewal

Published New:15/07/2025 - 02:58h

Updated New:15/07/2025 - 02:59h

Jules Koundé's future is beginning to take shape: Deco met with his agent and there is already talk of a possible contract improvement

FC Barcelona, despite apparently being clearly focused on acquiring the services of a 'top' left winger, there is an issue that does not seem to be neglected: the renewals that it has in mind to finalize in the near future.

Despite the fact that the panorama regarding the registration of new signings and renewal contracts looks somewhat complicated - due to the inconveniences that the Azulgrana team has been presenting to enter LaLiga's 1:1 rule - the club has not stopped talking with the representatives of some players. The objective: to convey, first, the intentions of renewing their link with the entity, and second, to outline the conditions under which that agreement could be sealed.

Meeting between Deco and Jules Koundé's agent: renewal in sight?

With this premise in mind, SPORT announced that the Azulgrana sporting director, Deco, recently held a meeting with Jules Koundé's agent, Jonathan Kebe. An informal summit that took place in Barcelona.

It should be remembered that the '23' has a contract with Barcelona until June 30, 2027. However, both parties have already been in talks - this would be the fourth meeting that has been recorded - to assess the options of extending and improving this link.

The Frenchman had a memorable 2024/25 season

It should not be overlooked that Jules Koundé was one of the best players of the culé club in the 2024/25 season, adding 53 games played, four goals and eight assists. He has become the solution to a real headache for the club, which found in the former Sevilla player a top-level right-back.

Jules Koundé after his goal in the match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey

The Parisian is a player who could perfectly be cataloged among the best in the world in that demarcation: defensively very solid, and who has gradually been polishing his offensive performances. He has transformed into that wing marker who constantly reaches goal positions and is decisive both when defining and assisting.

The Azulgrana club sends a message to Koundé: he will renew soon

So it is not surprising that Barça meets with Jules' representative to make it clear that his continuity is not in question. Koundé is a structural piece within Hansi Flick's sports project, where right-backs with the hierarchy and quality of the Frenchman are not abundant.

Although Barcelona has Eric García, who can act as a marker on the right flank, and a more natural option such as Héctor Fort - youth player and right-back by training - the Azulgrana team does not rule out exploring the incorporation of a piece for this demarcation. Will the economic context allow it? Only the market will tell.