[스포티비뉴스=맹봉주 기자] Chelsea finally got their hands on Jules Kunde, 24.
The British media ‘The Sun’ reported on the 20th (Korean time), “Chelsea succeeded in a blockbuster transfer. The contract was finalized with Kunde for a transfer fee of £55 million (regarding 86.5 billion won). It will be tested.”
Chelsea have been targeting Kunde since the winter transfer window in January. However, he withdrew following failing to negotiate a price with Kunde’s team Sevilla.
I didn’t give up. At the end of last season, the team’s defense leaders Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Aspilicueta and Andreas Christensen all left, and Chelsea’s feet caught fire. Recruiting a centre-back defender was the number one priority, and Kunde’s name was mentioned the most.
From the personal agreement with Kunde, Chelsea also met all of Sevilla’s requirements. Chelsea, who are currently playing pre-season in the US, hope to see Kunde join the club before returning to London.
‘The Sun’ said, “Chelsea’s signing of Kunde is 99% complete. Kunde is talking with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel to arrange a time to join the team. At Chelsea, Kunde wants to win every possible trophy.” .
This is Chelsea’s third big signing already this summer. Chelsea signed Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling for £47.5 million and Napoli’s Khalidu Coulibaly for £34 million. He is aiming for the Premier League title next season with a big investment in the transfer market.
Meanwhile, Kunde is considered one of the best central defenders in Europe. He is the core of Sevilla’s defense, and although he is short in height (178 cm) as a central defender, he made a name for himself with his quick feet, excellent soccer sense, and solid one-on-one defense. Last season, Sevilla set the record for the least goals conceded (30 points) in La Liga in Spain, and the player who contributed the most was Kunde.