Since yesterday, we thought the battle was lost for Barça in the Jules Koundé file (23 years old). Financially overwhelmed by Chelsea, and despite the player’s preferences to continue his career in Catalonia, the Blaugranas abdicated to focus on Iñigo Martinez. But here too there is a problem. The Athletic centre-back has a release clause of €80m and the Basque board won’t accept anything below €50m.
In other words, he would cost almost the same as the former Bordeaux player. According to [The Times, le Séville FC a accepté une offre de 64 M€](https://www.footmercato.net/a2849323948562520706-le-fc-barcelone-lache-jules-kounde-et-fonce-sur-inigo-martinez). The small difference between the two prices makes the culé management hesitate, to the point of thinking regarding presenting a last offer to the Andalusians. This is what the Spanish press announced this morning, starting with the Cadena Cope and the daily Sport.
Barça will make a last offer
Without really having more details, optimism has returned to FC Barcelona. ‘After ruling out his signing, management are once more considering trying to land the Frenchman’ alert the first media quoted. “The club recognizes that “it is very difficult”, but also that they will fight for the player until the end”, writes the second. Let it be said, the file is not quite closed yet. And Koundé wants to join Barça.
It remains to formulate this famous last offer, which should be done during the day. The French international is waiting patiently, despite pressure from his club and Chelsea. It remains the priority of Xavi, who still has his back. Getting Koundé to come remains very complicated, even hypothetical. This is why an agreement has already been sealed with Iñigo Martinez, just to save time. In case.
