Barcelona sporting director Deco revealed that Manchester City enquired about the availability of Jules Koundé this summer—they were met with a firm rebuttal—and there was never any real consideration given to selling Fermín López and Marc Casadó.
They were met with a firm rebuttal, although the right back wasn’t the only player in the squad who had transfer interest rejected.
The former central defender has thrived for the Catalans in recent years, forging a beautifully balanced double act with Lamine Yamal down the right flank. Koundé has had some disciplinary issues under Hansi Flick’s tenure but there is fulsome mutual affection between player and club, putting pen to paper on a five-year extension in August.
