Jules kounde news
Jules Koundé is a French professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Spanish club Sevilla FC and the France national team. Here are some recent news updates about him:
Recent News
- Sevilla FC extends contract: On June 24, 2021, Sevilla FC announced that they had extended Jules Koundé's contract until 2025. The deal includes a release clause of €80 million.
- France national team call-up: Koundé was called up to the France national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Finland in March 2021.
- Tottenham Hotspur interest: In January 2021, there were reports that Tottenham Hotspur were interested in signing Koundé, but Sevilla FC rejected their bid.
- UEFA Europa League winner: Koundé helped Sevilla FC win the 2020 UEFA Europa League title, scoring in the final against Inter Milan.
- Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year: In 2020, Koundé was named the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year while playing for Bordeaux.
Transfer Rumors
There have been rumors linking Koundé to several top European clubs, including:
- Chelsea FC: In January 2021, there were reports that Chelsea FC were interested in signing Koundé, but the deal did not materialize.
- Manchester United: In August 2020, there were rumors that Manchester United were interested in signing Koundé, but the deal did not happen.
- Barcelona: In June 2021, there were reports that Barcelona were interested in signing Koundé, but the deal did not happen.
Personal Life
Koundé was born on November 12, 1998, in Paris, France. He is of Guinean descent and has represented France at various youth levels. He is known for his pace, power, and technical ability on the pitch.
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