🚨📱JULES KOUNDE:” I want to play for many years and retire at Barcelona.❤️

Jules Koundé’s New Contract Story — What You Need to Know

The Deal: Long-Term Commitment to Barca

• Contract Extension: Jules Koundé has signed a new five-year contract with FC Barcelona, securing his stay at the club until June 2030 (SI, ESPN.com, FC Barcelona).
• His previous deal was set to expire in 2027, but both parties expedited renewal discussions to finalize the agreement ahead of the new season (Mundo Deportivo, Diario AS).

Signing Ceremony Highlights

• The official signing took place at Spotify Camp Nou, attended by club president Joan Laporta, sporting director Deco, football coordinator Bojan Krkić, and other senior figures from Barça’s sports commission (FC Barcelona).
• Koundé described the process as smooth and aligned, saying, “I’m very happy to renew…It was pretty straightforward. Both the club and I wanted the same thing.” (Barca Blaugranes, FC Barcelona)

Sentiments & Ambitions

• Koundé remains highly motivated:
  “The sky’s the limit. We’re lucky to fight for all the trophies every season. Hopefully this year we’ll be even more successful than the last.” (Barca Blaugranes, FC Barcelona)
• He reflected on standout moments with Barca:
  • Winning La Liga at Espanyol
  • Scoring that clutch, extra-time winner in the 116th minute of the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid (Barca Blaugranes, FC Barcelona, Diario AS).
• Koundé also revealed his ambition to climb Barça’s French appearance ranks. With 142 appearances, he’s just 51 games shy of Eric Abidal’s record (193) (FC Barcelona).

From the Field

• A vital fixture under coach Hansi Flick, Koundé transformed from a center-back to a standout right-back, contributing 7 goals and a haul of trophies—including La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup—since joining from Sevilla in 2022 (ESPN.com, FC Barcelona, Wikipedia).
• During the 2024-25 season, he showcased remarkable consistency, including 86 consecutive appearances between late 2023 and April 2025 (FC Barcelona, Mundo Deportivo).
• His importance extends beyond his defensive mastery—he’s become a creative force and a fan favorite (FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona Latest News.com).

Quick Recap: Contract Timeline & Highlights

Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of his career evolution, what this means for Barça’s defensive strategy, or how the team is shaping up for next season!