Barcelona sign Kounde from Sevilla
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign French international defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, both La Liga clubs said on Thursday (Jul 28).
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Barcelona sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign French international defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, both LaLiga clubs said on Thursday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. According to media reports, Barcelona will pay 55 million euros ($55.82 million) for the 23-year-old centre back.
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