Kounde open to leaving Barca at end of season

The Barcelona board are working on bringing Lionel Messi back to the Camp Nou. To do so, they have to balance their books and sell several players in the next transfer window.

The Catalan side published their squad-list for this Tuesday's game against Valladolid. Gavi's return is the main news, while Xavi was forced to leave Araujo, Pedri and Kounde out.

The Frenchman is in the spotlight as, according to 'Relevo', he is set to leave Xavi Hernandez's side at the end of the season despite having a contract until 2027.

The defender does not feel comfortable playing in the right-back position. The 24-year-old wants to play as a centre-back but knows he has little chance at Barcelona.

The same media outlet reports that the former Sevilla player had a meeting with the Spanish manager to discuss his future and told him to listen to offers for his transfer in the next transfer window.

 

May 23, 2023