Jules Koundé He has announced on Wednesday of motu proprio his renewal with the Barcelona Until 2030, an extension that will close back to the CITY CONCAL After the Asian preseason tour of the culé team. The French defense caught everyone by communicating after this Wednesday's training in South Korea that will continue in the Barca club and that “I had no intention of leaving.”
«Renewal is a matter of days, when we return. I think everything is finished, so I'm happy for this. It has been quite fast, both the club and I had the same idea of continuing, ”said the French player to journalists who cover the tour of the Barça in Asia. Koundé was satisfied with the direction of the sports project and his role in the team: «I am very happy with the team and with the ambition of the club. I am very grateful to be in a club where every year you fight for all titles. I had no intention of leaving ».
On the current situation of the costumes and the future of the Captaincy, the Gallic Marc-André Ter Stegencurrently absent due to injury after being operated again from your back problems. «Marc-André is not with us right now and it is not something we are talking about. We know that it is a difficult situation for him as a partner and person. I know it's having a bad time. The captain's question is not a question for me, ”he clarified, avoiding speaking in excess of an issue that has the club in suspense.
As for his role in the field, the French international acknowledged that he has adapted well to the right side, although he does not hide his preferences to play as a central one. «I am still 26 years old. It is true that for now I am playing sideways. I am comfortable, I am improving and hopefully this year I can step forward, ”he predicted. «I am always available to the coach. He knows that I can play in both positions, although for having been formed as a central one, I will always feel more central than lateral, ”he said.
Koundé stays at Barça
Koundé also referred to the decisive goal that marked last season in the final of the Copa del Rey against him Real Madrid. A goal that was worth a title. «It is a goal that I think was excited to Barcelonismo for the circumstance and for the moment. It was very important and decisive. It's a nice memory and it doesn't bother me that people remind me, ”he acknowledged.
Finally, he talked about the good atmosphere in the costumes and the adaptation of Rashfordwhich has come yielded from the Manchester Unitedwho is helping to integrate. «Marcus is happy, he looks, smiles a lot and is cheerful in the field. It reminds me a little of me: someone a little introverted, but enjoyed a lot, ”he said. «Every time he looks more comfortable. Everyone has welcomed him very well, and I try to help him as well as possible, especially with English, but the truth is that everyone is doing it, ”he added in this regard.
