Arsenal will try to sign Koundé: Will Barça respond with a 'slam'?

The 2024-25 season has served as a springboard for Jules Koundé, who, without a doubt, has established himself as one of the best, if not the best, right-backs of the moment. The French defender has proven to be a true wall defensively and, in addition, has improved significantly in the offensive aspect, becoming increasingly participatory and decisive in the construction of plays that end in goals.

At 26 years old, the Parisian is a clear example of consistency and impeccable physical condition. It is not for nothing that he managed to string together 86 consecutive matches seeing minutes with the FC Barcelona jersey, a streak that was only cut short with his substitution in the 1-0 victory against RCD Mallorca last Tuesday, April 22. All these attributes have positioned him in the orbit of several of the big clubs in European football.

Arsenal will attempt to sign Jules Koundé: Details of the offer

One of the destinations that seems to attract teams interested in Jules Koundé is the Premier League, where his characteristics could fit perfectly. According to the English website 'TEAMtalk', Arsenal would be willing to launch an offensive for the former Sevilla player, and there is talk of an offer close to 65 million euros.

From that source, they highlight that the '23' of Barça —who this season has accumulated three goals and eight assists in 51 matches— is liked by Mikel Arteta for "his versatility and tactical qualities." Therefore, it would not be strange for the 'gunners' to make a formal offer in the next summer market.

Jules Koundé: Why is he so important for FC Barcelona?

It cannot be overlooked that Jules Koundé is, as of today, one of the pillars of the FC Barcelona sports project. The Frenchman has solved one of the club's major problems in recent times: the absence of a reliable and elite-level right-back. He has done so with great solvency, to the point that from the club the option of renewing his contract is already being considered, currently valid until June 30, 2027.

Given this context, it seems unlikely that Barcelona will accept an offer for Jules Koundé, especially if it is an amount that does not match the real market value of a key player in Hansi Flick's scheme. In turn, his departure would force the club to find a replacement with similar characteristics, a complicated and possibly costly task.

Barcelona will not make the Frenchman's departure easy

In this scenario, everything indicates that FC Barcelona would only contemplate his departure if the termination clause is paid, set at 1,000 million euros. An aspect that will also depend on the wishes of Koundé himself, who for now has not shown any intention of leaving the club. On the contrary, his connection with the team and his leading role keep him as one of the references in the Barça dressing room.