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Barcelona defender wants to stay and fight for his place despite “Premier League” interest

Jules Kounde is being linked with Premier League moves – but sources in Spain maintain he’s likely to stay and fight for his place. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a…

By Will Faulks · Caught Offside

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:03 PM

Key Things to Know

Jules Kounde wants to stay at Barcelona and fight for his spot despite Premier League interest.
Chelsea has been linked with a potential permanent move in January for the defender.
Neither Kounde nor manager Hansi Flick are considering a departure at this time.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde intends to stay at the club and compete for his starting spot despite interest from Premier League teams, according to Spanish journalist Juan Jesus. Although Chelsea has been linked with a potential permanent move in January to strengthen their defense, neither manager Hansi Flick nor Kounde are currently contemplating a transfer.

Kounde is reportedly aware of his current dip in form and currently sits behind Eric Garcia in the rotation. However, Flick maintains that opportunities remain open for the French defender to earn back his place in the lineup.

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