the transfer of Koundé blocked because of Bordeaux?

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While the Girondins de Bordeaux still do not know if they will be able to start the season in Ligue 2 on July 30, there is no doubt that the leaders of the club with the scapular are closely following the soap opera around the transfer of Jules Koundé. Bought by Sevilla in July 2019 for 25 million euros, the French defender might still bring money to his training club because according to Ben Jacobs, the FCGB will receive 20% of the future sale of Koundé.

For the journalist, this percentage explains the slowness of the outcome because if Chelsea formally offered 55 million pounds, it is Barça, less economically strong, who would favor the 23-year-old player. The Sevillian sporting director, Monchi, would therefore be waiting for a good offer from Blaugranas which, according to Fabrizio Romano, might happen quickly. Barça would thus prepare an “opening offer” of less than 55 million pounds, with a “different structure”, and which might satisfy Sevilla, despite the percentage granted to Bordeaux.

Bordeaux, the key to the transfer of Koundé?

Jules KoundeCredit Photo – Icon Sport

One key point being overlooked in this whole Jules Kounde saga is Bordeaux. They take 20% from the sale. That’s why Monchi still prefers #CFC‘s bid. Chelsea have further talks today on formalities around their offer. Barcelona yet to table anything official as of Sunday morning.

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 24, 2022

Koundé. Barça preparing opening bid – won’t match £55m, as structure will be different. No Depay and/or Dest included. Chelsea’s £55m bid, still valid in Sevilla’s hands.???????????? #FCB

Sevilla sources insist they’re “only talking to Chelsea right now”; but still no final green light. pic.twitter.com/prfLh1mi4k

– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2022

to summarize

The slowness of the outcome of the transfer of Jules Koundé might be linked to the percentage that Bordeaux will receive following the sale of the French defender. According to Ben Jacobs, the Girondins will receive 20%, which encourages Monchi to prefer Chelsea’s offer.