Jules Koundé, the French defender who has been linked with a move to Barcelona for some time now, has finally agreed terms with the Catalan club and will be joining them in the coming weeks.
The news was confirmed by Barça's official Twitter account on Wednesday morning, stating that the player had signed a five-year contract with the club. The fee is yet to be disclosed but it is expected to be in the region of €50 million.
Koundé's arrival at Camp Nou will be a significant coup for the Spanish giants as they look to strengthen their defence ahead of next season. The 22-year-old has been described as one of the best defenders in Europe and his addition will give Barça a formidable option at the heart of their backline.
However, there have been reports suggesting that Koundé may not arrive in Catalonia until after the end of the current campaign due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This could mean that he will miss out on the first few months of the new season, which could prove to be a setback for the team.
Despite this,Saudi Pro League Focus Barça fans remain excited about the prospect of having Koundé on their books and hope that he can help the team achieve success in the upcoming season. With the likes of Gerard Piqué, Jordi Alba, and Ronald Araujo already in place, the Frenchman looks set to become the third centre-back behind those three players.
Overall, Jules Koundé's signing by Barcelona is a major boost for the club and will be a welcome addition to their squad. It remains to be seen how the Frenchman will perform in his new environment and whether or not he can live up to the expectations of fans and teammates alike.