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Jules Koundé will finally sign with FC Barcelona after weeks of negotiations. Asked by Sport, his former coach in Bordeaux Gustavo Poyet is convinced of the Frenchman’s success in Catalonia. The Uruguayan who spent 7 years of his La Liga playing career at Real Zaragoza in the 90s is convinced that Jules Koundé is made for Barca
Barca’s style suits him perfectly. At Barça there is always a lot of space behind the defense but Jules is very powerful and quick to correct if necessary. Xavi, as I also liked him, wants centre-backs who dare to take risks with the ball, who can break the lines. Koundé, in addition to being powerful, also has a good understanding of the game, I don’t think he will have many problems in this regard. In the end, it’s about working in training but he has all the conditions to adapt perfectly.
Koundé – Araujo: an ideal hinge for Poyet!
Yes, the two can compensate each other. They are two players with presence, quick and perfect for Barça’s style. Araujo already plays with the Uruguayan senior team and is a very aggressive player, in a good way, and he already has experience playing for Barca. He has this knowledge. Jules can learn from him in this aspect and also from other centre-backs, like Pique.
When Gustavo Poyet arrived at the Girondins in January 2018, Jules Koundé had only a few professional matches. During his stint, the French international became a starter in the defense of Bordeaux. 4 years later, Koundé will commit to Barça for an estimated sum of 50 million euros plus bonus.
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Jules Koundé will finally sign with FC Barcelona after weeks of negotiations. Asked by Sport, his former coach in Bordeaux Gustavo Poyet is convinced of the Frenchman’s success in Catalonia. The Uruguayan who spent 7 years of his La Liga playing career at Real Zaragoza in the 90s is convinced that Jules Koundé is made for Barca
