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Jules Koundé transfer and role speculation

Entities: Jules Koundé · Hansi Flick · Eric García · Ronald Araújo · FC Barcelona

Overview

In early July, Bayern Munich began assessing a potential €60 million-plus move for French centre‑back Jules Koundé, with Barcelona signalling willingness to sell to improve its finances. Bayern’s coach Vincent Kompany highlighted Koundé’s versatility, while other Premier League clubs were also monitoring the situation.

By the end of the month, attention shifted to Barcelona’s internal planning under German coach Hansi Flick. The club considered repositioning Koundé back to his natural centre‑back role, contingent on the departure or unavailability of Ronald Araújo, and earmarked Eric García to cover the right‑back slot. The move was part of a broader defensive reshuffle that retained depth through players such as Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Andreas Christensen and La Masia prospect Álvaro Cortés.

The narrative moved from external transfer speculation to domestic tactical adjustments, reflecting ongoing uncertainty about Koundé’s immediate future.

Timeline

  1. about 16 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    FC Barcelona to reshuffle defense, may move Jules Koundé back to centre

    Hansi Flick may shift Jules Koundé back to centre‑back at FC Barcelona if Ronald Araújo leaves, using Eric García at right‑back.

  2. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bayern Munich eyes transfer of French defender Jules Koundé

    Bayern Munich is considering signing French defender Jules Koundé, with Barcelona demanding over €60 million and the player’s high salary limiting bidders. Other top clubs are also monitoring the transfer.

Sources

butfootballclub.fr · football365.fr · todomercadoweb.es · z1portal.com.br