Jules Kounde missing from Barcelona registration list, Robert Lewandowski set for debut against Rayo Vallecano

13.08.2022 - 01:53 eurosport.com

Robert Lewandowski looks set to make his Barcelona debut on Saturday after the club registered the Poland international on Friday.

The forward was one of a raft of summer additions to the squad at the Camp Nou, despite Barca’s dire financial position. Ad After being unable to satisfy La Liga’s financial regulations, the players were left in limbo heading into the week of the opening game of the season.

Ballon d'OrSalah or Mane? It’s all about the Ballon d’Or battle for silver behind BenzemaYESTERDAY AT 08:07 Barca have been attempting to offload players such as Frenkie de Jong, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay, while they are working on renegotiating the contracts of a string of players.

Those moves have not yet paid off, but president Joan Laporta used an “economic lever” of selling 25% of Barca studios. That sale, combined with Gerard Pique agreeing to a salary reduction, prompted Barca to go to La Liga with their new financial position.

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Xavi Hernandez berharap banyak pada Jules Kounde. Kata Xavi, Kounde bisa jadi penanda era baru Barcelona!

‘He can mark an era’ – Xavi Hernandez delighted with Barcelona debutant Jules Kounde after big win over Real Valladolid

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez heaped praise on new signing Jules Kounde after the defender made his debut in a 4-0 win over Real Valladolid on Sunday, describing the Frenchman as “a player who can mark an era at Barca”. Kounde arrived at Camp Nou from Sevilla at the start of August in a deal worth a reported £42 million, after turning down interest from Premier League suitors Chelsea.

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Man Utd 'convinced' Antony will join from Ajax this week, How Barcelona plan to register Jules Kounde – Paper Round

Antony edges closer to Old Trafford move Manchester United are confident of completing the signing of Ajax forward Antony this week. The Sun report that the Premier League club are “convinced” that Antony will join after it was reported that he missed training on Saturday and was left out of the Ajax squad on Sunday. United saw an initial bid of £68 million rejected by the Dutch club but are ready to table a new bid worth around £80 million.

Jules Kounde to miss Barcelona's La Liga game vs Real Sociedad with Frenchman still unable to be registered

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde will not be involved in his side’s La Liga clash with Real Sociedad on Sunday night as he has still not been registered by the club. Kounde joined Barcelona from Sevilla in July in a deal reported to be worth £46 million, but the 23-year-old is still awaiting the opportunity to make his competitive debut for the club, with the Catalan giants unable to register him in the league. Ad Fellow new signings Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie have been registered, but the club still need to raise funds in order to confirm Kounde.