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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Chelsea revive Koundé interest after Manchester City block Aké transfer

Jules Koundé playing for Atlético Madrid against Sevilla in May.
Jules Koundé playing for Atlético Madrid against Sevilla in May. Photograph: Pressinphoto/Rex/Shutterstock

Chelsea have revived their interest in Sevilla’s Jules Koundé after Manchester City decided against selling Nathan Aké to Thomas Tuchel’s side.

Aké had agreed personal terms with Chelsea but City were willing to let him move to Stamford Bridge only if an asking price in the region of £45m was met. That has not happened and the decision has been made for the defender to remain in Manchester.

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