As per the reports of fichajes, the Blues are interested to sign the French defender Jules Kounde from Barcelona next summer. As Maresca wants to strengthen his backline with some solid experienced defenders. For the last couple of seasons, Chelsea have defended very poorly. And that have costed them so much already.
The current duo of Fofana and Colwill isn’t that bad, but to compete at the top level they definitely have to do better. And the back-up center backs like Badiashile and Adarabioyo has only been disappointing so far.
If Chelsea wants to compete for the league and European competitions, they must sign a reliable defender. And there isn’t a much better flexible backline player like Kounde in the world football right now.
How will Jules Kounde fit in at Chelsea
Since joining the Catalan side back in 2022, Jules Kounde has been one of the best player for them on the pitch. The 25-year-old is very good at both defensive and offensive play. Though Kounde started his career as a center back but now he is mainly operating as a fullback for both club and country.
So, if he joins Chelsea, he can not only solve the defensive problem but also can play as a full back. And the Blues will be very much delighted to have such a versatile player like that. As they do lack options at the right side because of captain Reece James’s injury problems.
Will Barca sell the Frenchman?
Chelsea’s dream only can become reality, if Barca sells the French defender. And the possibility of that happening is slim. But, after analyzing the circumstances Barca can cash in on Jules Kounde. As they are currently going through financial problems.
Barca already have some promising young players like Hector Fort at the right back spot. So, if he manages to perform well enough, then they can do some great business with the £65 million defender, whose contracts ends in 2027.
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