Jules Kounde has snubbed Chelsea for the second time in 12 months, declaring that he's "not going anywhere" amid speculation surrounding his future at Barcelona.
The Blues had targeted Kounde, 24, last summer but the French defender opted to sign for Barca in a move worth €50million (£42m) plus add-ons. Earlier this week, Kounde's stay at the Camp Nou was thrown into doubt after it emerged that he wasn't happy playing at right-back rather than in the centre of defence, his favoured position.
That alerted Chelsea and soon it was reported that they'd rekindled their interest in the France international, but now their hopes have already been quashed. Kounde tweeted on Thursday evening: "To make it clear: at no time did I ask to go out, so I'm not going anywhere."
