Barca announced the center -back 60 million USD

"Barca and Sevilla have reached an agreement to transfer Jules Kounte.

According to the Spanish press, the fee for this deal is $ 50 million immediately, and $ 10 million depending on the contribution. Kounte's contract has a five -year term, until the summer of 2027.

"I am really proud and grateful. I was anxious to the army and started my journey at Barca. Thank Sevilla, but Barca would be a step forward in my career. I want to win all titles with this club with this club ", Kounte said.

The 23 -year -old center -back revealed the conversation between him and Xavi was one of the main reasons for him to Barca. Earlier, Kounte was the goal of Chelsea and his team ready to pay 66 million USD for his service. However, the French player was convinced by Xavi's plan and was excited with the prospect of pairing with Ronald Araujo at the Barca defense center.

Kounte is Barca's fifth rookie this summer, after Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie (free), Robert Lewandowski ($ 50 million) and Raphinha ($ 65 million). The French center -back moved from Bordeaux to Sevilla in 2019 for $ 25 million. Through three seasons, Kounte became one of the best central defenders in the world. With a fee of 60 million USD, he set a record for a player Sevilla sold at the highest price ever.

The fact that Barca skimmed on Kounte made Chelsea Buddha. Therefore, the Stamford Bridge team is likely not to let Barca have more Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta, after recruiting Christensen on a free category.